William Glasser Essays

  • William Glasser: An Inspiration to Us All

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    Psychology is a field of adventure and experience it is a study of the brain where the human mind is at many places at once. William Glasser is a modern psychiatrist who developed reality therapy and choice theory. Many psychiatrists have established different theories and ideas to build success in their profession; however, Glasser began to develop his theories after numerous years of practice. He recognized many patients with the same issues. These people were tremendously hopeless with their lives

  • conflict theory

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    am also in favor of referent power and I would like to work with the students as an interactionalist. With all of these frameworks in mind I looked at a program that most fit my beliefs and frameworks. I believe that I can initiate the program of Glasser and use it effectively in my teaching situation. Many schools and programs regularly go through a process whereby they attempt to develop a new philosophical base and a different practical approach to working with students. Jones (1987) estimated

  • Comparisons of the Glasser and Dreikus Models

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    Comparisons of the Glasser and Dreikurs Models There are many similarities to the behavioral models of William Glasser and Rudolf Dreikurs. Both psychiatrists worked closely with young people, and both developed ways to encourage proper behavioral management of disgruntled youth. The methods that each man established are often utilized in clinical sessions and in proper classrooms management. Dreikurs Model Dreikurs’ model relies on the idea that “a misbehaving child is only a discouraged child trying

  • Classroom Management Plan

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    After carefully considering the various theories regarding classroom management and addressing individual thoughts and concerns I have decided that my philosophy of classroom management will be a combination of medium and high control. I have chosen these styles of management because I can identify with the reasoning behind these levels of control. Unlike medium and high control, low control offers the idea of intrinsic motivation which I like; however, I feel that many students need extra guidance

  • What is Reality Therapy?

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    developed by Dr. William Glasser, which focuses on here and now rather the past, problem-solving rather than the issue at hand, and making better choices with specific goals established. Reality therapy is a time-limited, no-nonsense approach that Glasser developed and taught as a method of counseling which is based on choice theory, which states: “all we do is behave, almost all behavior is chosen, and we are driven by five basic needs” (William Glasser Institute, 2010). Dr. Glasser was born in 1925

  • Reality/Choice Therapy

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    procedure developed by William Glasser. Unlike other therapy procedures that usually rely on past events, reality therapy focuses on the present issue to solve problems by making more specific goals. Notably, according to the theory, therapists believe that mental distress emanates from the lack of basic psychological needs. Basic psychological needs include freedom and independence, enjoyment and pleasure, sense of belonging and love as well as physical nourishment. According to Glasser, humans are continually

  • My Classroom Management Philosophy

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    making my expectations of the students clear while developing an engaging lesson plan and personable interactions with my students. I developed my philosophy from studying different theorists and based my philosophy on the theories of Glasser and Kounin. Glasser believed that the teacher’s roll in the classroom is that of a leader rather than a boss. He believed that students should be given power in the classroom and that the teacher should share it with the students. I will use his ‘7 caring habits’

  • Strength-Based Therapy: A Case Study

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    achieve their goals. The idea behind choice theory is that human motivation is intentional. Humans have the power to bounce back from environmental adversity and in the moment, have the choice to behave in a way that meets their needs in the future. Glasser identified seven unhealthy habits (blaming, bribing, criticizing, complaining nagging, threatening and punishing), or deadly habits, and replace them with the seven caring habits (supporting listening encouraging accepting, trusting respecting and

  • Classroom Management Theories Essay

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    There are numerous management theories that educators can align themselves with in order to form their professional philosophy. This essays purpose is to analyse three popular Classroom management theories and models used in Australian schools today. The Theories are Goal Centred Theory, Choice Theory and Assertive Discipline. A teacher relies heavily on their sound knowledge of pertinent theory to justify their teaching decisions; this knowledge is applied when forming classroom management plans

  • My Philosophy of Classroom Management

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    students, that all students can learn, a classroom is a community, and mutual student/teacher respect is invaluable, I have begun to develop a unique classroom management philosophy. My philosophy reflects the theorists Rosemary and Harry Wong, William Glasser, Alfie Kohn, and Fred Jones. As I start my career as an educator I will turn to the studies of these theorists to continue to craft a personal management plan. The management of a classroom should first and foremost reflect the personality

  • Reality Therapy Steps

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    Exam 9 HMS 107 question 2 Identify and explain four of the eight original basic steps of Reality Therapy as written by William Glasser. What is the purpose of each step? What is included? How will the leader know when it is completed? Intro There are many theories out there that attempt to find a way to help people solve their problems. To do this though requires making a choice. A theoretical position is nothing more than taking a position on what are the causes of a person’s problems are and

  • Reality Therapy

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    Reality Therapy Introduction William Glasser, who “published his first book, Mental Health or Mental Illness?” was the foundation of “Reality Therapy” in 1961.” (Corey, 1977/1991) “Dr. Glasser began his work in an adolescent girl’s juvenile facility.” (Mary Lahey, 2013 PowerPoint Presentation) This was in total opposition to a popular theory of the times by Sigmund Freud. Freud’s Psychoanalysis theory states; That each individual is unique, that there are factors outside of a person's awareness

  • Classroom Management

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    CHALLENGES SCENARIO 2 In the next scenario, it is about Mr Andy that is concern a lot about two of his students that is Danish and Ani. Danish cause the problem when he rarely completes his work even he understands about it. In class, he always stares blankly when are asking to get to work and also always watching the other students. While, Ani is a disruptive student as she always teases the boys sitting around her and keeps them laughing. She also makes wise cracks when response to Mr. Andy says

  • A Reflective Comparison of the Person- Centred and Reality Therapy Elements in Egan’s (2007) The Skilled Helper, Addressed Within an Educational Conte

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    Counselling is a term used for a developed relationship that exists through dialogue between a therapist and client. The fundamental purpose of counselling is for the therapist to help the client to overcome problems or learn to cope. Within the context of the Skilled Helper, Egan’s (2001) ‘help’ is a learned experience in human behaviour that progresses through a client/helper relationship addressing both the problem-situations and missed opportunities that clients encounter. The Person- Centered

  • My Quality World: The Complishment Of A Quality World

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    When I first heard “Quality World,” I thought of everybody having equal right and of civil rights. That was until I found out about a man by the name of William Glasser an American psychiatrist. Glasser, he developed the “choice theory” also known as “quality world”. Which basically says that since you were young have always had an idea of what would make your life perfect and understand what is important to you. So when I visualize my Quality world I see myself seven or nine years in the future

  • Family Group Case Study

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    This paper will establish the group contract of the family group and for fostering group cohesion, and shaping norms within the family group. This paper will discuss specific behaviors to be changed by group members, activities the family can engage in the family group that are fun, and specific ways the family can demonstrate love and belonging to each other. In addition, other information to be discussed is Choice Therapy and Reality Therapy and how they may apply to the group and this will be

  • Examples Of Reflective Discipline

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    their behaviour and make some effort to improve it. Teacher uses direct question instead of blaming the student. In addition he recommended the teacher to ask student three question; what are you doing? Is it against the rules? What are going to do? Glasser also uses the isolation method, asks the student to set in a separate desk or in the corner of the classroom (Mclnerney & Mclnerney, 2002, p. 267). Levin and Nolan in their book (what every teacher should know about classroom management), they stated

  • Classroom Management

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    As for the second scenario, regarding on Danish problems, Danish most probably an autism child. This is because he has a problem in developing communication skills as he stares blankly when told to get to work. So in order to help Danish, Mr Andy needs to understand Danish condition. It is stated in The Albert Model, that the key to good classroom behaviour lies in close cooperation between teacher and student. So Mr Andy should give more attention to him like slowly build up his communication skill

  • ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’ by Michelle Magorian

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    The chapter we chose to write about was 22, 'Grieving' because it was very moving. In this chapter William tries to bottle up his feelings about Zach's death and Geoffrey seems to understand Will's grief. It is also William's first Christmas with Mr Tom, so they make homemade toys for incoming evacuees, due to increased bomb raids in London. Will also learns from Geoffrey that 'he can live without Zach, even though he still misses him’ as Will discovers that Geoffrey lost a friend while fighting

  • The Development of William Mossop’s Character in Hobson’s Choice

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    The Development of William Mossop’s Character in Hobson’s Choice William Mossop started off as a lodger lodging with Ada Figgins. He was shy and had no ambitions working at Hobson’s shoe shop at the bottom of the chain. At the end of the play he was ambitious, married and the joint owner of Hobsons shop. The audience sympathises with Willie the first time he appears on stage because he ‘only comes half way up the trap door’. This is because of his social standing and he feels that he is