Using Choices to Prevent Power Struggles
Guiding Kids to Own and Solve Their Problems
Neutralizing Students Arguments
Empathy
Delayed Consequences
100
"Do you want to write with a pencil or a pen?"
What is an example of shared control.
100
POINTS and TREATS for everyone!
What is Happiness!
100
"Nice try" and "Probably so" are examples of this.
What is neutralizing arguing statements.
100
TREATS AND POINTS
What is BOOYAH BABY!
100
Real world and logically imposed.
What are two different types of consequences.
200
"I'll listen when your voice is calm", "I'll take classes to recess when they can quietly walk in the hall."
What is enforceable statement(s).
200
Resisting the urge to tell the student which alternative to pick.
What is allowing the student to solve, or not solve the problem.
200
The common response when students want to argue.
What is neutralizing the argument.
200
"Oh man", "How sad", and "What a bummer" are examples of this type of response.
What is an empathetic response.
200
"So sad, I'm going to have to do something about this, I'll get back to you."
What is delaying the consequences.
300
These are problems with warnings.
What is learning to test the teacher, finding creative ways to break the rules, learning to rely on warnings rather than self-control.
300
Some kids decide to _______________. How would that work for you?
What is providing one or two alternatives for solving the problem.
300
BONUS SPACE!
What is TREATS & POINTS for all!
300
Would you be open to a suggestion?
What is offer choices.
300
Sometimes teachers feel they are incompetent because they "can't think" in the heat of battle.
What is a myth of the immediate consequence.
400
Everyone gets treats!!
What is :) Points too!
400
"Would you like to hear what some other kids have tried?" Is a question teachers could ask when helping students solve problems.
What is asking permission to share some solutions.
400
These words are best to use in the "broken record" form.
What are one-liners.
400
"And how would that work?" Is an example of this.
What is having the student state the consequence of the choice.
400
Reacting before taking time to anticipate potential problems with the consequences they are providing.
What is a myth of the immediate consequence.
500
Share the control you don't need or want so that you can maintain control in the classroom.
What is the key to using choices to prevent power struggles.
500
These words help students stop and think about what they should do and the decisions they should make.
What are thinking words.
500
The one-liner technique will backfire if it is done this way.
What is sarcasm, frustration or anger.
500
"Good luck", "I hope it works out", is an example of this problem solving tactic.
What is give permission for the student to either solve the problem, or not.
500
EXTRA CREDIT!!
What is treats and points for everyone!
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