DRIEKURS AND GLASSER-NON ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE

Driekus's theory is more socially driven- students need to belong to a group- they will act out in class if the do not feel they have a sense of belonging to the group. Therefore a social dynamic must be created so all members feel safe secure loved and valued. Driekurs summarises disruptive classroom behaviours by dividing the root causes of these behaviours into 4 different groups. These groups are those who are seeking attention, desiring power or revenge, or those trying to demonstrate their inadequacy


Willaim Glassers theory is more psycolocically based- to be valued and loved as a human being.

William Glasser, in his 'Control Theory' (later renamed to 'Choice Theory') detailed five needs

1. Survival
basic needs which are of little interest unless they are threatened.

2. Love and belonging

This is the same as Maslow's Belonging need and recognises how important it is for us as a tribal species to be accepted by our peers.

3. Power or recognition

4. Freedom

This is the ability to do what we want, to have free choice. It is connected with procedural justice where we seek fair play.

5. Fun

An interesting ultimate goal. When all else is satisfied, we just (as Cyndi Lauper sang) 'want to have fun'.

The theories of Driekurs and Glasser go together,
Driekurs-every child must be part of a social group.This is a fundermental driver in a classroom. Learning environment must foster learning, co-operation, respect. Students need to be aware of their rights and responsibilities.
Glasser- expands on the needs of this social group. Teacher must identify the needs of the individuals within the group. For example, in the introductory time the teacher must capture everyone's attention and place them in the ZDP. At a last resort if the teacher cannot lead they must then resort to pushing the student forward.
The dominant model for education discipline in Australia is Cantor-push and control.

The social setting is determined by the culture at a particular school.
Children neeed to br taught how to operate in a group, they need to develop these skills