2.  Born in Cleveland, OH, May 11, 1925  Graduated with a chemical engineering degree  Masters in clinical psychology  Wrote several books including: The Reality Theory and Choice Theory  Received many awards throughout career  In 1967, he founded The Institute for Reality Therapy which was renamed in 1996 The William Glasser Institute.

3.  “The Glasser Theory calls for teachers to instruct students on how to make good choices and take responsibility for their behavior.”

4. Teachers should:  Establish involvement and trust with students  Create safe and welcoming atmosphere  Establish rules  Set consequences  Follow through

5. Students should:  Accept responsibility  Evaluate behavior  Plan of Action with the teacher  Commit

6.  Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Scenario 3 - YouTube Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Scenario 3 - YouTube

7.  1. What do you want?  2. Is it helping or hurting you?  3. What is your plan?

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9.  The Choice Theory does not guarantee to remove all unwanted behaviors.  The Choice Theory has limitations for children with special needs.

10.  Effective teaching requires the use of many techniques. One that we recommend is William Glasser’s Choice Theory. This helps students to make good choices and to take responsibility for their bad behaviors.  William Glasser - YouTube William Glasser - YouTube