Plan A is when we "impose our will" when a kid does not meet our expectations. Dr. Green states that Plan A can cause "challenging behavior in challenging kids" because we are imposing our will on a person who may not be equipped with the skills to handle that type of response. Dr. Green states that the continuous use of Plan A reinforces that "might makes right" and we use Plan A because, "it is convenient." Plan B, on the other hand, is "collaborative problem-solving."
I've used both Plan A and Plan B in my classroom. My use of Plan A seems to stem from any immediate disruption in my classroom. For example, if a student yells something out during class, my response will be more in line with Plan A. However, Plan B has been used in my room many times, especially in my co-taught classrooms where I have the luxury of having a lengthy conversation with a student during class. Using Plan B allows me to help students understand their behaviors and how we can work together to problem solve.
I've used both Plan A and Plan B in my classroom. My use of Plan A seems to stem from any immediate disruption in my classroom. For example, if a student yells something out during class, my response will be more in line with Plan A. However, Plan B has been used in my room many times, especially in my co-taught classrooms where I have the luxury of having a lengthy conversation with a student during class. Using Plan B allows me to help students understand their behaviors and how we can work together to problem solve.