Houff presents ideas clearly and interestingly. But even more, she provides the readers with a rationale for why students do what they do. She describes human needs as seen from the perspective of choice theory and integrates them into practical strategies and techniques. Using the need system to motivate students frees the teacher of responsibility to reward and punish. The ... Read moreprocess puts the responsibility on the students—where it belongs. And yet teachers does not lose authority; they gain respect and enhance their leadership skills. When teachers implement the ideas contained in this book, they develop techniques for managing the classroom and for preventing discipline problems. This book should be read by both new and experienced teachers.
Robert E. Wubbolding, director of the Center for Reality Therapy, and director of training for The William Glasser Institute. Show Less