I am an educator and a family person. I believe that learning is beyond theories and concepts so come and join me in this collective effort of touching hearts and transforming lives. I would like the world to be aware of the thoughts of my students for each one of us has a voice and a story to be heard. With the advent of technology, the world and the echoes of our voices are limitless and without bounds so let us do our share in positively creating a change and impacting the world.
Its education implication would be regarding the individual's motivation (something internal), in which he/she tries to reach a specific goal to be able to satisfy one's self-worth. As students, it is natural to rank what we prioritize and the factors that allows us to rank is based from our 5 basic needs (even without us knowing it). As a goal is created, standards are also made. The choice theory is focused on the individual and the "quality world", a world that we find ideal, or what we picture of the real world. Glasser's focus regarding the 5 needs of an individual is with an aim to connect the individual to others, since we are naturally social-beings who acts/behaves given a situation. In education, there will always be a stimuli that would need a valid response to be able to perform it's function, towards self, and towards others as well.
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> Glasser's choice theory is one that is simple, yet very multilateral and flexible.It is a theory in my own words is: something you can learn overnight, but take a lifetime exploring its ideas and concepts. Based on my understanding of Glasser's theory in the classroom setting, Glasser emphasizes responsibility of the student and negotiating with and reaching a solution to solving problems. Like many studies we have taken before, isolating a student from the group is one effective way of helping the student follow the rules and regulations of the classroom. One idea i strongly agree with was that Glasser did not believe in the reward/punishment system. In my opinion, the reward punishment approach is effective, but is only a temporal idea. The reward punishment system can also be used outside the classroom. In support of the choice theory and satisfying needs, Glasser emphasizes internal actions and the responsibility of a student in the classroom setting. A student creating rewards for example would be more creative and independent compared to a reward offered by another person.
I personally believe that the educational implications of the Choice Theory of Dr. William Glasser in the classroom would become effective if the teacher involved the students in coming up with the classroom rules, discuss each and every rule together with the punishments that go with the breaking of the rules and if both the teacher and the students agree on the set rules. Being a part of this activity would make the students become more responsible in abiding with the said rules as they were given a choice and a voice in making it. I would say that the students were actually the ones who “made” the rules and as such, feel that responsibility of making sure that they do not break it.
ReplyDeleteI agree that there are indeed students, who despite the rules, would become notorious in class and would need to be disciplined and this can be done without having to fight or argue with the student or even put the student in an embarrassing or uncomfortable position. At times, putting a student to shame is that which causes them to become difficult.
I can say that with the six steps of Dr. William Glasser, there will be less stress on the student – teacher relationship. The teacher is able to make clear to the erring student that what is actually being punished is the breaking of the rule brought about by the action of the student and that it is this that the teacher wants to correct.
Glasser's Choice Theory focuses on the personal choice, responsibility and transformation. It also emphasized that we always have choice how to behave and external stimulus is not necessary to for us to do something because we behave according to or will and we do something because we believe that it'll satisfy our needs. With this, I think educators could use different activities for the students where they have the freedom to express their ideas, beliefs and what kind of behavior they want to choose. Activity such as skit/role playing would be a good option. Or, educators can provide activities where they have their freedom of choice such as doing an essay where they can choose what topic they want.
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ReplyDeleteJust by looking at the motivational aspect of the theory gives us a glimpse on how teachers should address student learning in the class. The theory tells us that we never get motivated externally, and only internal motivation exists. So, in that sense, it tells us that it doesn't mean that when we give external rewards, the students will definitely get motivated. It should still satisfy the internal needs and cravings of each individual. For some, it might seem very interesting, but for some, the reward is not of any worth. So deciding whether the “cue” is of something worth getting motivated for still gets processed internally. This is what is meant by the claims of the theory, that we only get to be motivated internally. And another proposition that I would like to stress about this theory is the claim that all long-lasting psychological problems are relationship problems. Usually, the number one cause of problem, conflict, stress, and concern for teenagers are relationship problems, whether intimate, family, or friendship. This concept can be applied in an educational setting. When the teachers know how to properly address student needs, concerns, and interests, it will promote the likelihood of the students liking the teacher, which can eventually lead to students getting involved in the class, participate, and stay motivated to listen. This may result to their academic success and increased reputation of the teacher. Just like this, I believe the choice theory may be applied in educational setting in such ways.
The Choice theory of William Glasser explains that the behavior of an individual towards something is not based upon the stimulus and response perspective, in which it rationalizes that the behavior of a person is caused by external drives, and that there should be an action resulting to the stimulus presented. Instead, individuals are internally driven. They accomplish, follow or perform tasks because they opt to and in which they perceived as doorway for them to have a good life or likely would fulfill their needs in life. Likewise, it is simply based on the notion that we can’t control other’s behavior but only our own and an external control causes one to ignore and resist when asked to perform an action or behave in a certain matter that is not their kind of personality.
ReplyDeleteRelating this to educational settings in which governed by rules needed to be abided by the students, merely showcase an example of external control for students who were mandated to follow the rules being implemented in the school and violation of such will have corresponding demerits as a punishment. Providing consequences on every rules violated will give the students an idea on what corresponding penalty they will received every time they break a rule. With this, it is foreseeable that not all of the students will conform to the rules, providing consequences of their actions will enable them to choose wisely of the actions they were going to perform.
The Choice theory of William Glasser explains that the behavior of an individual towards something is not based upon the stimulus and response perspective, in which it rationalizes that the behavior of a person is caused by external drives, and that there should be an action resulting to the stimulus presented. Instead, individuals are internally driven. They accomplish, follow or perform tasks because they opt to and in which they perceived as doorway for them to have a good life or likely would fulfill their needs in life. Likewise, it is simply based on the notion that we can’t control other’s behavior but only our own and an external control causes one to ignore and resist when asked to perform an action or behave in a certain matter that is not their kind of personality.
ReplyDeleteRelating this to educational settings in which governed by rules needed to be abided by the students, merely showcase an example of external control for students who were mandated to follow the rules being implemented in the school and violation of such will have corresponding demerits as a punishment. Providing consequences on every rules violated will give the students an idea on what corresponding penalty they will received every time they break a rule. With this, it is foreseeable that not all of the students will conform to the rules, providing consequences of their actions will enable them to choose wisely of the actions they were going to perform.
William Glasser’s Choice theory states that all people do is behave, our behavior is chosen and that it is driven by 5 basic needs. The theory states that a person is internally motivated, which is why the choices that we make are derived from the needs that we have as people. People need to fulfill these needs daily, in order to satisfy oneself, and in order for a person to live properly and comfortably. Students, especially in the lower grade levels, tend to make irrational choice about what they do in their daily school lives. This may lead to the different actions that are done by a student in school. This shows one of the educational implications of the theory; students learn what they would want to learn, based on what they’re driven to learn by their needs. The student’s basic needs are also the main concern when the teacher is creating a curriculum. The curriculum is the one that guides students into what they have to learn, but the needs that are addressed in the curriculum are that of the students and their environment. These are just some of the implications that could be identified based on the Choice Theory. Since the theory basically caters to the needs of the student, it also addresses the several problems that the classroom environment imposes.
ReplyDeleteBased on what I have read, Glasser's theory speaks how we, as individuals are the only one who can control our own behavior and that all other people could do is provide us their knowledge and opinions. It's main focus is our personal behavior and that all we ever do is behave and behaving according to Glasser is made up of four components: acting, thinking, feeling, and physiology. I haven't fully understand Glasser's Choice Theory, but I believe that it's implication on education is simple. It is meant for teachers to realize that they cannot fully control their students, and that their students can make their own decisions because they are the "masters" or their fate.
ReplyDeleteEducational implications of Glassier’s Choice theory can be found in a type of school called “ Sudbury School”. In this school, students have control on certain factors of their education such as the type of subject/content they want to study, the time/frequency, the methods they will use, the venue, etc.
ReplyDeleteOne benefit I see is motivation. Giving the students the ability to control certain aspects of their learning might motivate them that could lead to higher academic achievement. Aside from that, students will be given the opportunity to choose subjects that is in line with their career plans
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A negative effect of giving students the choice of what they want to learn is that their learning might be too “one sided”. They might tend to merely focus on what they want to learn instead of what they need to learn. Another negative effect is that students may tend to take the “easy way out” and simply choose the subjects that they perceive as easy and avoid subjects that they perceive as difficult.
The Choice Theory of William Glasser states that our behavior is central to our existence and it is driven by our basic necessities in life such as our needs for survival, love or relationship, power or authority, freedom and autonomy, and learning. From my understanding, I think that this means that the choices we make in our lives depends on the necessities and basic needs that we have. As humans we need to make these choices which are derived from our basic needs simply because it is a human nature, we need to satisfy ourselves and our needs. Our life is the result of the choices we make. Also, it states that human behavior cannot be controlled by anyone, but our own. I think its implication in an educational setting is that, teachers and educators couldn't control what they want their students to learn since their behavior cannot be controlled. They cannot control their student's behavior as well. Students will learn what they want to learn and behave the way they want to based on their basic needs.
ReplyDeleteGlasser's Choice theory implies we control our own behavior and we seek belongingness from one another. Being internally motivated we need to fulfill our needs in order to satisfy ourselves and have a "peace of mind". We learn from each other and as future educators, our positive influence would help shape the young minds that we will serve. We should also learn how to attract the minds of the youth to be able to relate to them despite having an age gap with them. We should be able to integrate lessons to be able for them to apply what they learn in class and be able to apply it in the real world. Also help them achieve the satisfaction when to fulfill their needs or tasks for their daily lives.
ReplyDeleteOur outlook and understanding of the world also affects how we relate to others. Showing this positive outlook in the classroom setting would influence our future students to be able to see the good in all things and use this in future situations. This will give them the mindset to never stop trying and always look for better solutions to every problem.
The choice theory mainly states that we make choices that influence our behavior to satisfy our basic needs which consists of fun, freedom, power, belonging and survival. I think that the choice theory’s approach to learning heavily focuses on an individual’s responsibility of their actions and decisions as a student. Students should be responsible enough for the choices that they make which again, is driven based on the basic needs such as fun and freedom, wherein they have the liberty to learn as they would love to without anyone bribing them to. It is based on their own will. Next is power where students’ feel their self-worth through collaboration and their achievement. Belonging makes students feel as if school is their second home where they feel they secured since that learning environment is made sure to be kept safe, hence; the survival need. In conclusion, I think that the implications of the choice theory in education is that students are given the free will to contribute to their own learning by participating, enjoying what they are learning and through collaborative learning which is again all based on their own choices. It is up to them to make this decision, achieve their needs and goals, and of course make the most out of their learning experience. It all depends on them so they really have to be responsible enough of everything that they will do be it related to school or not.
ReplyDeleteGlasser's choice theory, from how I understood it, is making decisions solely on our own, no matter what the circumstance or situation may be. It is making our own choices and decisions from our own rational thinking for an outcome we wish to achieve. The educational implication of this theory, for me, is that when it comes to learning we always have the decision and choice to do "good" for the betterment of learning, no matter what your circumstance or status may be. Similar to the saying "if there's a will, there's a way", we can always achieve something no matter what particular circumstance is dragging us down as long as we have the will to achieve whatever it is we want to achieve. An actual example of what I'm trying to say is when we have a paper due, but the internet would not work, we can always find other ways like look for an internet shop, ask a neighbor if you can borrow for a few minutes, etc. Another possible example is when a friend invites you to drink knowing you have an exam scheduled in a couple of hours, and you agree to it and later on fail your exam. I believe that the friend should not be blamed for the incident, because you had a choice to say no. I believe we should always only blame ourselves for circumstances such as this, because we always have the choice to do one thing from another.
ReplyDeleteLife as a student and as a person, i believe that by understanding the 5 basic needs, a person is better able to make choices to improve his/her quality of life. I learned that we are the ones that have control in our life that is why using or learning from this theory, i can use this to make the right choices in life. Every action has a cause. "Choice theory is the exact opposite of stimulus-response theory that so dominates our society" according to Dr. Glasser. In a nutshell, based on the Glassers Choice theory, we need to control our own behaviour. We need to fulfill our needs in order to seek satisfaction as well.
ReplyDeleteGlasser's Theory explained to me fully what the 5 basic needs are. Each one of these 5 is important because without one it will be lacking. We live in order to survive and we need that feeling of love and belonging. With the choice theory, we get to understand ourselves and others also. In practice, the most important need is love and belonging, as closeness and contentedness with the people we care about is a requisite for satisfying all of the needs. What drives our behavior are internally developed notions of what is most important and satisfying to us. Our "Quality World Pictures," these internally created notions of how we would like things to be, are related to certain Basic Needs built into the genetic structure of every human being. The Basic Needs which provide the foundation for all motivation are: to be loving and connected to others; to achieve a sense of competence and personal power; to act with a degree of freedom and autonomy; to experience joy and fun; and to survive. Another major concept in Choice Theory is the notion that we always have some choice about how to behave. This does not mean that we have unlimited choice or that outside information is irrelevant as we choose how to behave. It means that we have more control than some people might believe and that we are responsible for the choices we make. Knowingly or not, humans constantly compare their perception of the world with how they would like it to be, their current Quality World picture. Consciously or not, they determine if their current behavior is the best available choice to take them in the direction they want to go. When people learn to apply the principles of Choice Theory, they are taught how to more consciously self-evaluate so that the behaviors they choose have the best chance of helping them achieve what they want in ways that are responsible.
ReplyDeleteGlasser's Theory explained to me fully what the 5 basic needs are. Each one of these 5 is important because without one it will be lacking. We live in order to survive and we need that feeling of love and belonging. With the choice theory, we get to understand ourselves and others also. In practice, the most important need is love and belonging, as closeness and contentedness with the people we care about is a requisite for satisfying all of the needs. What drives our behavior are internally developed notions of what is most important and satisfying to us. Our "Quality World Pictures," these internally created notions of how we would like things to be, are related to certain Basic Needs built into the genetic structure of every human being. The Basic Needs which provide the foundation for all motivation are: to be loving and connected to others; to achieve a sense of competence and personal power; to act with a degree of freedom and autonomy; to experience joy and fun; and to survive. Another major concept in Choice Theory is the notion that we always have some choice about how to behave. This does not mean that we have unlimited choice or that outside information is irrelevant as we choose how to behave. It means that we have more control than some people might believe and that we are responsible for the choices we make. Knowingly or not, humans constantly compare their perception of the world with how they would like it to be, their current Quality World picture. Consciously or not, they determine if their current behavior is the best available choice to take them in the direction they want to go. When people learn to apply the principles of Choice Theory, they are taught how to more consciously self-evaluate so that the behaviors they choose have the best chance of helping them achieve what they want in ways that are responsible.
ReplyDeleteRelating Glasser’s Choice Theory in the field of education would allow students, even teachers, to decide on how learning will happen beyond the 4-walled classrooms. We all have the control on how we would choose to behave at any time, and we don’t have the control of others but our own.
ReplyDeleteConsidering the external factors that affects our behavior would mean that our actions are greatly affected by it. But if you analyze it carefully, we are still one with our feelings, thoughts, and emotions. At the end of the day, we still have the power or the ability to do something we want to happen in a particular way or the way we want things to happen.
Glasser believed in the idea of communication and interaction. This is relevant in the field of education since it allows students and teachers to envision a quality education and an essential learning in the educational curriculum.
From what I've read, the theory is very realistic and can be related to our daily lives easily. The 5 basic needs are similar to Maslow, and when we do think about it, these needs are things we think of and hope to have. In an Educational setting, the students need to feel like these needs are met or at the least, they have the opportunity to meet the 5 needs. This can be done through activities that can make a student feel as if he or she is improving her life and is heading towards the direction of the ideal world. It is, in general, a tough demand to be met especially since this is still a choice for the student in the end, but should it be done, I believe that the students will be more interested, more curious, and more willing to learn and improve their pool of knowledge.
ReplyDeleteCompared from the other theories related to learning, Glasser's theory is quite different. Choice theory is like having the freedom to control what you want to learn. It is very interesting although it is different in so many ways from other theories that imposes this or that kind of learning.
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting to know that Choice theory also has different needs to attain. Needs that I agree, we have to have to be able to be fully-functioning individuals. I also like the idea that choice theory gives us the freedom to learn things we think will be of help for us.The implication of this to education is that, during the early parts of a child's learning, the teacher will be in-charge of what the child learns but as the child grows and matures he/she can already choose what he/she wants to learn. In this way, they will be more motivated to learn more about their interests and about things that will help them for their future. But also it should something that the teacher and the student will agree upon. In that way, they will work together towards learning and teaching effectively.
I think that the implication of Glasser’s choice theory in the educational setting is that with him stating the five basic needs of person, it makes the student feel that they have to achieve or get those needs even when they are in school. For example, the need of fun, belonging, and freedom – of course, which student wouldn’t want to have his or her own freedom and have fun with their friends even when they are in school? Also, for the need of power – when a student strives to have the chance to lead fellow students because of his or her ability. Finally, for the need of survival – by simply struggling through the busy world in school because of the requirements here and there, the students are already experiencing the need to survive each day in school. With those being stated, it means that teachers, even if they are like second parents to the students, still don’t have control over them.
ReplyDeleteAccording to Glasser, there are 5 basic needs in order for one to live. They are Belongingness and love, power, freedom, fun and survival. These 5 are essential for humans to live and they base their decision to these. It is necessary that one should have these needs to satisfy his/her life. Love and Belongingness would mean that the individual is accepted around her surrounding. Power refers to one's achievements that he/she will use to compete with others. This also results to conflict. Freedom refers to the ability of the person to decide for his/her own good. Fun refers to the contentment of an individual. Lastly, survival refers to basic necessities to be able to live. Relating this to teaching, a teacher should be able to meet these needs. A teacher can meet these needs through making an activity that will allow his/her students to feel secured and knowledgeable and fun all at the same time. For example, playing a game by group will make them feel belong to their class, will make them feel competitive with others, and fun through socializing with others.
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, Glasser's choice theory discussed that the choices we make reflect to what we need. Hence, it is expected for us to act to fulfill these needs. -Katrina de Leon
Glasser's Choice theory mainly tells us that people around us would just be there to guide us and help us in making decisions but in the end we are the ones who are in control of our own actions. We have our own free will to solve our problems, and decide on things that we think is best for us. In this, we do consider meeting our five needs which is survival, belonging, power, freedom and fun.
ReplyDeleteWe make decisions carefully that would make us happy. But then, we must remember that in every decision we make we are held for its responsibilities. Since we made our own choices it is our job to face its possible effects.
Glasser's Choice theory mainly tells us that people around us would just be there to guide us and help us in making decisions but in the end we are the ones who are in control of our own actions. We have our own free will to solve our problems, and decide on things that we think is best for us. In this, we do consider meeting our five needs which is survival, belonging, power, freedom and fun.
ReplyDeleteWe make decisions carefully that would make us happy. But then, we must remember that in every decision we make we are held for its responsibilities. Since we made our own choices it is our job to face its possible effects.