Behavior Consequence Scenarios

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Solution

Scenario 1: You notice a student, Alex, is not doing their work.

Step away and give Alex space to make a choice

Offer two clear options for Alex to get back on track

Set a timer for Alex to make his decision

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Solution

Give Jordan a brief time to make a choice

Scenario 2: Jordan says, “I’m not doing this!” when you hand out an assignment.

Calmly restate the classroom expectation

Offer Jordan two constructive options

Acknowledge Jordan's choice and move forward

Step away to de-escalate the power struggle

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Solution

State the time they have to decide

Scenario 3: Two students, Taylor and Sam, keep chatting while you are teaching.

Follow through with their decision if needed

Step away from their desks

Pause near their desks to redirect quietly

Offer a choice for how they can engage respectfully

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Solution

Provide two options to Liam for how he can participate

Scenario 4: Liam keeps interrupting his group during a project.

Restate the expectation for group work

Name the specific behavior you observed

Step away to let him choose

Give a short decision time

Offer two clear options for Alex to get back on track

Set a timer for Alex to make his decision

Step away and give Alex space to make a choice

Calmly restate the classroom expectation

Offer Jordan two constructive options

Give Jordan a brief time to make a choice

Step away to de-escalate the power struggle

Acknowledge Jordan's choice and move forward

Pause near their desks to redirect quietly

Offer a choice for how they can engage respectfully

State the time they have to decide

Step away from their desks

Follow through with their decision if needed

Name the specific behavior you observed

Restate the expectation for group work

Provide two options to Liam for how he can participate

Give a short decision time

Step away to let him choose