Give Choices
Why should I do it:
Way of empowering the student
Prevents power struggle
When should I do it:
When a student is reluctant to do something
When a student is stuck on making a decision
How do I do it:
Speak in calm, neutral tone.
Provide the student with two choices that you will fully accept. Ex: “you can either do your work sitting at your desk or sitting at the table”
Have the student decide in ten seconds, or you will choose for them. Ex: “I give you a lot of choices and if a choice isn’t made within 10 seconds, I will choose for you” (this prevents the choosing process from going on all day)
Support & Resources for technique:
Offering Students Choices From Day One