1)  Assist in making choices and decisions

• Identify with students the options and resources available.
• Provide options and alternatives in the classroom (that is, list choices).
• Students vote, students brainstorm for things they could do for “champion” of the week and follow through with choices.

2)  Provide encouragement and support

• Help students analyze progress being made.
• Help students see new options when they are challenged.
• Encourage students to monitor their own progress.

3)  Aid students in developing autonomy

• Provide feedback for self-assessment.
• Reduce dependence on adults.
• Teach how to use resources effectively (printed material, online resources and so on).

4)  Provide recognition and rewards

• Move from extrinsic to intrinsic rewards.
• Use individual reward systems rather than class rewards.
• Help students experience feeling of accomplishment and success.