A Rogerian Classroom Model- William Glasser

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    William Glasser: 

A Rogerian Classroom Model




      In the 1960s, Dr. William Glasser developed reality therapy to help people deal with a variety of life problems and coping issues. The method has been so successful in helping people achieve life success since its inception that it has become a worldwide phenomenon. Reality therapy is used by traditional psychologists in their offices, and it has been modified for use in classroom management and discipline techniques. It was been shown to be an effective and humanistic method of assisting students in realizing their potential, as well as assisting teachers in assisting students in realizing their wants and needs.



     


One of the most appealing aspects of this method is how simple it is to comprehend and implement. It's logical, humanistic, and straightforward. Reality/Choice Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on our basic human needs and desires and uses them to help people achieve their desired outcomes. Educators can use this simple method to achieve their own goals, such as a learning-friendly classroom, as well as to assist their students in achieving their personal and educational objectives. The first premise of William Glasser's book is that we all have five basic needs that drive, motivate, and, when met adequately, help us feel happy and fulfilled in life. Often, we translate the basic needs into "wants." For instance, we may want a student to behave to fulfill our need for power (success in the classroom), but we do not see this as a "need," even though it is. A student may want another student to be his/her friend in class, this desire is driven by the student's need for love and belonging. The student may go to great lengths to secure the friendship. Often, we encounter trouble when what we want/need goes counter to what others want/need. Remember, we do not have control over others, only ourselves. Also remember, a student usually be misbehaving because he or she is attempting to meet their needs in inappropriate ways.


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