Motivational interviewing is a client centered directive method of communication for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by helping people to explore and work through ambivalence. ... This definition simply means that motivational interviewing is a method that uses the techniques taught by Carl Rodgers, such as empathy, positive regard, and congruence all of which lead to a collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client. ... Important Aspects of Motivational Interviewing A major facet of motivational interviewing that is important to the therapist is the fact that &qu...

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The keys to motivating students are for the teacher to have a positive attitude, acquire the correct instructional skills, and use the motivational techniques wisely. ... Praising children for their good behavior, for example, will not only effect the child being complemented (the model student in this case), but it will most likely have a positive impact on the rest of the classroom population. ... If a child is rewarded for a good behavior with a special privilege or prize, or even a pleasant comment, the other children will aim to accomplish the same behavior as well. ... Rewards for good ...

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Thus, providing evidence-informed techniques and interventions such as tangible rewards, praise, time-out, and commands/limit setting would help manage the impulsive behaviors of children. ... Educational activities which are consequent on academic performance of students should be tailored in a sound techniques and interventions. ... He showed good grasp of test directives, quietly did the tasks that were required of him, and spoke only when he was asked a question. ... He shows good understanding of numerical concepts and their application in personal and social problem-solving situations. ...

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Various research results in child development have indicated that cognition, physical, emotional, speech, communication skills and their knowledge of the world evolves through a process of the building of information available in the child's immediate environment. ... A number of techniques to help child G overcome this sudden and abrupt mood change were tried over a period of time and results recorded. ... Child G would say she was sorry and that she would be "a good girl ". ...

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