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Choice theory

I chose “choice theory” for my Wiki research because I believe that it will help me understand the driving forces behind behaviors and help in managing my future classroom. Choice Theory states that all we do is behave, that almost all behavior is chosen, and that we are driven by our genes to satisfy five basic needs:



Top 5 Things I learned 1. All Behavior is a matter choice and that behavior is inspired by what that person wants or needs at that particular time, that is not an outside stimulus.

2. There are 5 behavior areas: survival, to belong and be loved by others, to have power and importance, freedom and independence and to have fun.

3. Reality Therapy or REBT (Rational emotive behavior therapy is the process of applying Choice Theory.
 * What do you want? All behavior has a purpose
 * Analyze: What are you doing? What are they doing in order to achieve that outcome.
 * Evaluate: Question? How’s that working for you?
 * Plan: Is there a better way? What other things can you do that would work?

4. Every individual has the power to change their own behavior based on the choices they make.

5. In every situation we have a choice, but we don’t always have a good choice in every situation. It’s how we deal with it is the choice.

My 5 Resources

1) Choice Theory Introduction - This video is a belief overview of the choice theory and gives practical examples to handling a situation with a student using this method. I rate this video a 5 out of 5.

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2) This document attempts to explain that people choose their behavior and that this choice is based on their Basic Needs. Click on the picture and you will be able to access the linked document. I would rate this document a 4 out of 5.

3) This is an introduction into accepting choice theory and how to implement this into elementary and secondary schools. I would rate this a 5 out of 5. Classroom Management

4) This is a video is designed to share Jon Erwin’s approach to Classroom management based on the choice theory. It is not just instruction it shows many examples of teachers using his teaching. I rate this video 5 out of 5.

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5) These are a couple of websites that I found that give activities to teach choice. I rate it a 4 out of 5 because there weren’t many. Game Theory Exercises for Children  Fun Activities to Teach Kids About Choices