Reality Therapy Model

Born in Cleveland Ohio 1961 – became a certified psychologist and practiced for 25 years until – founded the institute of reality therapy which focused on training of marriage councillors Glasser’s Book Anthology: Quality School The Quality School Teacher Choice Theory Choice Theory in the Classroom

1) Security Food, shelter, safety 2) Love and Belonging Love, belonging, relationships 3) Power Skilled, competent, recognized for work 4) Freedom Independence, choices, direction over one’s life 5) Fun Pleasure, play, laugh

Democratic Classroom Allow students to be actively involved in their learning by implementing choices regarding seating arrangements, classroom rules and procedures, field trip and project suggestions

1) Establish rapport with students 2) Focus on behaviour 3) Student accepts responsibility for their behaviour 4) Student should evaluate their behaviour 5) Develop a plan 6) Student must commit to following the plan 7) Follow up and follow through

1) What do you want? 2) What are you doing to get what you want? 3) How is that working for you? 4) Do you want to find a better way? 5) How can I, your teacher, help you?

Her inattention and misbehaviour in the classroom is a direct result of a lack of security, belonging, recognition of work and fun. Ms. Mercer should implement Glasser’s 7 steps

A pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting at least six months during which four or more of the following are present: 1. Often loses temper 2. often argues with adults 3. often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules 4. often deliberately annoys people 5. often blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior 6. is often touchy or easily annoyed by others 7. is often angry and resentful 8. is often spiteful and vindictive The disturbance in behavior causes clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning.

Becoming A Teacher - Parkay, Forest etal. 3 rd Canadian Edition Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers Evertson, Carolyn M., Emmer, Edmund T. 8 th Edition The William Glasser Institute Reality Therapy and Choice Therapy Glasser’s 5 Needs minds.org