Building the Foundation

STRENGTHSMotivate the students to become a good personHelp students see a wide range of possible consequences for their behaviour.Allow students to determine solutions to their own discipline problemsHelp students understand their needs and how to satisfy these needs legitimately.Help teachers avoid promoting rebellion

WEAKNESSESDifficult for teachers to help students satisfy their need for controlDifficult to react properly when communicating with students about their inappropriate behaviour.Difficult to avoid giving responses that encourage students to make excuses for their bad behaviour.Classroom meetings may consume more time than is desirable.

Rationale on whether the theory appeals to you or notHelp students see what behaviour they can control and make plans to reach attainable goalsTeacher canchoose behaviours that will help students meet their needs more effectively in the futurePupils are more motivated and confident when they feel they have more control over their environment (self-controlled) Mutual respect and trust relationship are build