This part of the Working collaboratively Learning Object provides learners with a guide to demonstrating leadership in groups through the adoption of proactive behaviour. It introduces learners to the principles of Choice theory (Glasser 1998) as a framework for understanding human behaviour and explores the connections between personal responsibility and group performance.
This part of the Working collaboratively Learning Object provides learners with a guide to demonstrating leadership in groups through the adoption of proactive behaviour. It introduces learners to the principles of Choice theory (Glasser 1998) as a framework for understanding human behaviour and explores the connections between personal responsibility and group performance.1. Read what being proactive means for leaders of groups.
2. Familiarise yourself with the Basics of Choice theory by reviewing this book (Printable). There are 6 sections with linked activities which are outlined below.
2.1 Learn more about The five basic human needs by reading this summary.
- Consider how the five basic human needs relates to you by completing the Personalise the basic human needs activity.
- Map your personal needs using Pete's Pathogram as described in the Your needs profile activity.
2.2 Learn more about the perceived world and the perceptual system by reading this summary.
- With a partner or a small group share your personal perceptions using the Personalising the perceived world activity.
2.3 Learn more about the concept of a Quality world by reading this summary.
- With a partner or a small group discuss a few of the questions listed on this Quality world activity.
2.4 Learn about frustration and the role of the Comparing Place in motivating change in this summary.
- With a partner or a small group discuss when your scales were out of balance using this Comparing Place activity.
2.5 Learn about the four aspects of behaviour; Acting, thinking, feeling and physiology that make up Total Behaviour by reading this summary.
- With a partner or a small group complete these revealing Total behaviour activities to better understand what Glasser means by total behaviour.
2.6 Use this diagram to put together all the aspects of Glasser's Choice Theory.
