By: Natali Ortiz

Classroom Management
Term used to describe teachers setting a nice and organized environment

● class is running smoothly

● class is controlled (no disruptive behavior)

● students are engaged

William Glasser
William Glasser (1925-2013) was a world-famous psychiatrist

Reached international fame when he published his book, Reality Therapy

Developed the idea of reality therapy and Choice theory

“The faster you go, the more students you leave behind.

It doesn’t matter how much or how fast you teach. The true measure

is how much students have learned” -William Glasser

Choice Theory
The explanation of human behavior based on internal motivation/ 5 basic needs

We are the only ones that can control our own behavior
We almost always have choices, and the better the choice, the more we will be in control of our lives. -William Glasser

5 Basic needs

Love and Belonging

Power

Fun

Survival

Freedom
Glasser’s Choice Theory Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLIOwYaTHxg
Closure
Overall, why is classroom management important?
- Important to keep the class run smoothly, keep students engaged, and not
have a constant, disruptive class
Who was William Glasser and what is he best known for?
- Glasser was an american psychiatrist and is best known for developing the
reality therapy and the Choice Theory
What are the 5 basic needs?
- Love and belonging, Power, Fun, Survival, Freedom
Works Cited
● https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/peaceful-parenting/201308/william-gla
sser-md-1925-2013-8
● https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/william_glasser
● https://www.habitsforwellbeing.com/choice-theory-replacing-7-deadly-habits-w
ith-7-caring-habits-in-relationships/
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLIOwYaTHxg