Glasser, William

Suggests that traditional coercive management in schools be replaced by a system that brings together students and staff.

Describes the author's psychological theory of choice, arguing that people choose all their own actions and thoughts, and, indirectly, most of their feelings; discusses how and why individuals make painful, even crazy choices; and teaches people how to gain effective control of their lives.

A guide for teachers who are trying to give up the system of boss-managing and implement the techniques of lead-management to create classrooms in which all students do competent, and even quality, work.

Examines how individuals can better control their emotions and actions to live healthier and more productive lives. Marital problems, raising children, alcoholism, diseases, psychosomatic illness, and weight problems are only some of the difficult life situations explored.

Recommends a major change in the structure of teaching and in the role of the teacher through the implementation of learning-teams, a program, based on the control theory of human behavior, which is designed to significantly increase the number of students who are willing to work harder in school.

Suggests that traditional coercive management in schools be replaced by a system that brings together students and staff.