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 TheoryStudent’s behaviour is determined

by student’s choice not teacher’s control

Almost all behavior is chosenStudents 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

Teacher’s function and Role

Create a good relationship with students

Challenge students to evaluate themselves

Instill a sense of hope

BOSS TEACHERSTeachers 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

Use lead teacher

Show patience and support

Stay away from criticizing

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

STRENGTHSHelp 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

WEAKNESSESDifficult 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

Criticizing

Blaming

Complaining

Nagging

Threatening

Punishing

Rewarding to control them

7 Connecting Habits

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_2/47/12136/3106985.cw/-/3107002/index.html

Rogha,(n.d). Reality Therapy And Choice Theory. Retrieved at 11th February 2013 from http://www.angelfire.com/ab/brightminds/