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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
How can teachers use motivational interviewing to improve student engagement in class without nagging or lecturing?
Motivational interviewing can help teachers boost student engagement by shifting from pushing students to participate toward building real partnership, listening for what matters to them, and inviting them into choices about their own learning. Instead of nagging or lecturing, MI uses open questions, reflections, and autonomy support to make engagement feel like the student’s decision rather than the teacher’s demand.
Apr 26 min read
What is the spirit of motivational interviewing?
The spirit of MI gives us a different starting point: walking alongside students as partners in change, not managers of their motivation.
Mar 316 min read
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