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MTSS, SEL, and Motivational Interviewing: Making the System Talk Part 2: Tier 1 Conversations – MI in the Classroom and Hallways
Tier 1 is easy to overlook in a series about MI, because many people picture MI as something you do in an office with the door closed. In practice, the same habits that make MI powerful in counseling show up in ordinary teaching: how you respond when a student shrugs off an assignment, how you handle defiance with an audience of peers watching, how you listen when a student admits something vulnerable in the middle of class.
20 hours ago8 min read
How do I use motivational interviewing in brief, everyday conversations when I only have a few minutes with a student?
Motivational interviewing isn’t only for long, sit‑down meetings. You can use MI in quick hallway check‑ins, after‑class conversations, and short office drop‑ins by focusing on a few core skills and the spirit of partnership.
2 days ago5 min read
What does OARS mean in motivational interviewing and how do I actually use it in conversation?
If you’ve heard of motivational interviewing, you’ve probably heard of OARS. OARS stands for open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries, the four core skills that shape how MI conversations sound in real life.
4 days ago5 min read
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