You’ve probably heard the phrase, "Behaviours are students meeting a need." In this episode, I’m diving into what that actually really means for your classroom and how understanding the needs behind student behaviour can transform your management approach.

Listen in as I discuss:

Glasser’s 5 basic needs and how they drive behaviour (survival, love/belonging, fun, power/mastery, and freedom)
How unmet needs can lead to challenging behaviours in the classroom
Core principles of Choice Theory
The importance of embedding strategies into your practice that meet students' needs
How empowering students with an understanding of their own behaviours changes classroom dynamics

When students understand the needs driving their behaviour, it shifts everything—discussions, dynamics, accountability, and even how they view themselves. To help foster that awareness, start here:

Have a discussion with students (as a class or individually)
Make them aware they have five basic needs
Explain that everyone has these needs and is constantly trying to meet them
Acknowledge that sometimes we make poor choices while trying to meet our needs
Emphasize that they aren’t “bad,” and they aren’t defined by their behaviors
Highlight that we are all just doing the best we can
Encourage awareness of their needs and choices
Explain that with awareness, they can make positive changes

If you want to go deeper than this, I’ve done the work for you! I’ve created a fully resourced, engaging, and editable SEL lesson designed to help students not only understand their needs but also reflect on their behaviours and make positive changes. Grab it here!

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