Forced Choices

Description of the Intervention

TIER II, TIER III & SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERVENTION

Allowing the student to choose which one he or she wants to complete first will give the student a voice and allow the student to take ownership in the choice. This intervention is best used for difficult tasks for the student or when the student displays work refusal. 

Implementation Procedures

1. Provide 2-3 choices for the student to choose between

   • Choices can be choices between activities/tasks, where the student sits, what he or she writes with, etc.

2. Praise the student when he or she chooses an option

3. Praise the student when he or she completes the option

Progress Monitoring Tools

Behavior Intervention Tracking Log

Other Useful References

Article: Parsonson, B.S., (2012), Evidence-based classroom behaviour management strategies. Kairaranga Vol 13 (1), 16-23 

Offering Choices "Guidelines" 

Using Choice and Preference to Promote Improved Behavior