WILLIAM GLASSER

Control Theory
Definition The approaches / strategies

Reality Therapy
Definition The approaches / strategies

Strengths and weaknesses The practicality in a local ESL classroom

Control Theory

Definition
The choice theory states that behaviour is inspired by what a person wants or needs most at any given time.
Choice Theory is internal motivation as driver of student achievement

Five Basic Psychological Needs Glasser

Need for survival Need to belong Need for power Need for freedom Need for fun

Principles of Control Theory

Students behaviour is determined by students choice not teachers control Almost all behavior is chosen Students are driven by their genes to satisfy their five basic needs

Strategies of control theory

The use of team learning and collaboration creates excitement for learning Provide opportunities for students to take an active role in their learning Students determine what they want

Teachers function and Role

Create a good relationship with students Challenge students to evaluate themselves Instill a sense of hope

BOSS TEACHERS

Teachers who dictate procedures and orders students to work.

LEAD TEACHERS
Teachers who provide a stimulating learning environment, encourage students, and help pupils as much as possible.

REALITY THERAPY
Definition:

Reality therapy is a series of steps to help pupils in understanding the choices that they make Behaviour is a matter of choice. Good behaviour results from good choices and bad behaviour results from bad choices.

Strategies of Reality Therapy

Focus on the present

Stay away from criticizing

Show patience and support

Use lead teacher

The process of reality therapy

Identify their inappropriate behaviour

Identify various consequences

Value judgments Create plans

Goals of Reality therapy

To teach students to face existing reality

To function responsibly

To fulfill personal needs for love

Strengths and Weaknesses of Control Theory

STRENGTHS

Help students see a wide range of possible consequences for their behaviour. Allow students to determine solutions to their own discipline problems Help students understand their needs and how to satisfy these needs legitimately.

Help teachers avoid promoting rebellion

WEAKNESSES

Difficult for teachers to help students satisfy their need for control Difficult to react properly when communicating with students about their inappropriate behaviour.

Difficult to avoid giving responses that encourage students to make excuses for their bad behaviour.

Emphasizing the 7 connecting habits by Eliminating the 7 deadly habits 7 Deadly Habits 7 Connecting
Habits Criticizing Blaming Complaining Nagging Threatening Punishing Rewarding to control them Caring Listening Supporting Contributing

Encouraging Trusting
Befriending

Is the theory practical in a local ESL classroom?

YES !

WHY ?
Help students see what behaviour they can control and make plans to reach attainable goals Teacher can choose behaviours that will help students meet their needs more effectively in the future

Cont..
Pupils are more motivated and confident when they feel they have more control over their environment (self-controlled) Mutual respect and trust relationship are build

We can not control anyone besides ourselves. We cannot make students do anything, but we can influence them to do things that lead to better behavior and increased success. - William Glasser

REFERENCES

C.M Charles.(2011). Bulding Classroom Discipline 10TH Ed. Pearson Education, Inc. William Glasser,(2010). Choice Theory Psychology. Retrieved at 11th February 2013 from http://www.wglasser.com/

Rogha,(n.d). Building the Foundation: Skinner, Redl, and Wattenberg; Glasser; and Gordon. Retrieved at 11th February 2013 from http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_manning_classroom_2/47/1213 6/3106985.cw/-/3107002/index.html
Rogha,(n.d). Reality Therapy And Choice Theory. Retrieved at 11th February 2013 from http://www.angelfire.com/ab/brightminds/