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Every effort to redirect behaviour should be made before using this strategy. Give the student two choices; 1. comply with the teacher’s direction, or 2. a less desirable consequence such as being moved out of his or her group to work on their own or to complete the work at a less desirable time eg during free time in the class. The choices might be expressed in the following way:
“Patrick, this task needs to be completed today. You have a choice now. Return to your seat and get on with your work, or complete the task during free time.” The choices need to be delivered firmly, calmly and not in threatening manner.
The ‘You have a Choice’ strategy is used when a redirect has not been successful, when the behaviour becomes more disturbing to the class or when the student becomes strongly oppositional, defiant or hostile.
While, in many respects this is a ‘last resort’ strategy, it does have several advantages. Firstly, it strongly conveys to the student and to the class that you are serious about your behaviour expectations. Secondly, it allows the student some opportunity to take responsibility for their own behaviour. Students need to have these opportunities if they are to become more self-disciplined. Of course, students often make undesirable choices, but this is a learning experience.
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