Basic Needs

Dr. William Glasser - "Control Theory" Four Basic Psychological Needs
(Schweizer p. 6)

According to the "Control Theory" our behavior is directed by the need to fulfill the four basic needs. This theory can be helpful when running an online course.

Click on each one of the needs to see how to address them online.

Belonging	need to feel connected
Freedom	think and act without restriction
Power	others recognize you for what you do and say it is important
Fun	laugh and feel good

EXERCISE: What could you do to meet the four psychological needs? One way to get started would be to write a welcome letter to begin your online course. Use it to personalize yourself, include background info, interests and invite the students to do the same. Draft a welcome letter on the Study Guide.