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William Glasser ’ s Choice Theory is the theory that we all choose how to behave at any time, and cannot control anyone ’ s behavior but our own.

Glasser also believed in the importance of classroom meetings that are held for communication and solving problems.

In the classroom it will be important for teachers to “ help students envision a quality existence in school and plan the choices that lead to it.

" For example, Johnny Waits is an 18-year-old high school senior and plans on attending college to become a computer programmer.

Glasser suggests that Johnny should be learning as much as he can about computers instead of reading Plato.

This concept is called quality curriculum ; which consists of topics students find useful and enjoyable.

Under Glasser ’ s strategy, the teacher would hold discussions with students when introducing new topics and ask them to identify what they would like to explore in depth.

As part of the process, students need to explain why the material is valuable in life.