Glassers work is one that we have studied extensively over this course so far and I think this is with good reason. I am a strong believer in Glassers theories, especially his theory of needs.
Glasser says that childrens behaviour is not random but acted out in response to the fulfilment or neglect of five basic needs.Children need these five things incorperated into all aspects of their lives.
1. Survival
2. Love and Belonging
3. Power
4. Freedom
5. FUN!!
I think that Glassers theory has a lot of relevance to me as I like to think that there is a reason behind bad behaviour and that a child is not naughty just for the sake of it. Glasser says that misbehaviour is simply a response to the neglect of one of these needs.
I think that I like this theory because Glasser also focuses on increasing good behaviour through the fulfilment of these needs rather then the decreasing of bad behaviuor through the use of punishment.
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