Excellence in Education: Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing originated in the therapeutic and counseling fields and has practical applications for teachers and students.
Last week I wrote about my own struggles as a student, often failing to take ownership for my own learning. Motivational interviewing helps students navigate their own challenges in a non-confrontational manner.
Here's how it works:
Motivational interviewing can be accomplished with a two question approach developed by Mike Pantalon of Yale.
Here's an example Panatlon's simplified approach that can be used when a student is choosing not to do something.
Teacher: Reed, on a scale of 1-10, how ready are you to do this assignment?
Reed: Mmm, I don't know. 2 maybe?
Teacher: So you're at 2 right now. Why didn't you choose a lower number?
Reed (who was probably caught by surprise and was expecting confrontation): Well, I know I need to do this because if I don't, I'll struggle with the next assignment too and I know I need to work to pull my grade up so I can pass this class.
By using the motivational interviewing technique, the teacher avoided confrontation by not challenging the student and placing Reed in a defensive posture where he may have become increasingly defiant. Instead, Reed has had to examine and explore his own motivations. Now Reed is more likely to be engaged and self-motivated to complete the assignment.
For more information, see Daniel Pink's To Sell is Human and check back next week when I'll explore Motivational Interviewing in a different manner.
Motivational interviewing originated in the therapeutic and counseling fields and has practical applications for teachers and students.
Last week I wrote about my own struggles as a student, often failing to take ownership for my own learning. Motivational interviewing helps students navigate their own challenges in a non-confrontational manner.
Here's how it works:
Motivational interviewing can be accomplished with a two question approach developed by Mike Pantalon of Yale.
Here's an example Panatlon's simplified approach that can be used when a student is choosing not to do something.
Teacher: Reed, on a scale of 1-10, how ready are you to do this assignment?
Reed: Mmm, I don't know. 2 maybe?
Teacher: So you're at 2 right now. Why didn't you choose a lower number?
Reed (who was probably caught by surprise and was expecting confrontation): Well, I know I need to do this because if I don't, I'll struggle with the next assignment too and I know I need to work to pull my grade up so I can pass this class.
By using the motivational interviewing technique, the teacher avoided confrontation by not challenging the student and placing Reed in a defensive posture where he may have become increasingly defiant. Instead, Reed has had to examine and explore his own motivations. Now Reed is more likely to be engaged and self-motivated to complete the assignment.
For more information, see Daniel Pink's To Sell is Human and check back next week when I'll explore Motivational Interviewing in a different manner.
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Vaccination Clinics: January 27, 3-5:3o at Cale, February 4, 11-1 at COB, February 7, 11-1 at COB
Friday: B-day with clubs
February 7: extended 1st block for ACPS Climate Survey
February 14: B day, Lovefest, Speak Up Survey to be completed
Intent to return. Intent 2020. Please complete by 2/21/20.
Madison House Tutoring Referral Deadline is January 31
Vaccination Clinics: January 27, 3-5:3o at Cale, February 4, 11-1 at COB, February 7, 11-1 at COB
Friday: B-day with clubs
February 7: extended 1st block for ACPS Climate Survey
February 14: B day, Lovefest, Speak Up Survey to be completed
Intent to return. Intent 2020. Please complete by 2/21/20.
Madison House Tutoring Referral Deadline is January 31
Field Trips
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Birthdays
January 29: Connie Jenkins
January 31: Laura Glassow
February 2: Josh Mound, Anne Dawson
January 29: Connie Jenkins
January 31: Laura Glassow
February 2: Josh Mound, Anne Dawson
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