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Choice Theory
Choice Theory is a major change in the structure of how we teach and in the role of the teacher so that he or she can teach effectively in this new structure. Choice Theory is almost the exact opposite of the traditional external control theory that has led us to where we are now. Choice theory explanation of behavior is that we always choose to do what is most satisfying to us at the time. If what we choose is consistently satisfying we will choose it with less and less deliberation.
Choice Theory is about payoff, about what we need as human beings to be satisfied. Since students spend so much time in school they must find a way to satisfy their needs both in and out of class.
According to Choice Theory, humans need not only to survive and reproduce, but also to belong and love, to gain power, to be free and to have to fun. All five needs are built into our genetic structure as instructions for how we must attempt to live or lives. None of what we do is caused by any situation or person outside of ourselves.
Choice Theory axiom that what students do in school is completely determined by the pictures in their heads. There are only reason why anyone puts a new picture that was previously taken out: 1) to whom we listen, because they are already powerful pictures in our heads and persuade us to put a new picture in or put back an old picture we had taken out. 2) we experience an event like a very good English class or drama class that we find satisfying regardless of how this related to anyone we care for.
Relevant Links
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The William Glasser Institute |
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Distance Learning on Choice Theory |
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Oakland Schools Resources for Students and Families |
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Read This |
http://www.maa.org/reviews/saari.html |
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Web-Based Courses for Teachers |