Learning Outcomes
apply motivational interviewing knowledge and strategies to facilitate co- constructed constructive consumer behaviour change
reflect on the implications that emerge from using motivational interviewing from the perspective of the learner’s specific discipline
The Task
Review the following video of a simulated Motivational Interview (MI). Take note of what features of motivational interviewing are employed and what opportunities the interviewer had to use motivational interviewing but didn’t.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hVTGpTdeT8
Provide a reflection on the clinical interview process. Consider what the interviewer has done well, what aspects of Motivational Interviewing does the interviewer still need to focus on. Also reflect on how the simulated client responded to the MI approach and what could have been done differently to promote behaviour change in that context.
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(25%)
Assessment 3 Rubric: Motivational Interviewing Report
Criteria
High Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Pass
Fail
Reflection (40 %)
Response demonstrates an in-depth reflection of the theories and concepts presented in the course materials. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and well supported. Clear, detailed examples are provided.
Response demonstrates a detailed reflection on the theories and concepts, presented in the course materials. Viewpoints and interpretations are supported with relevant examples are provided.
Response demonstrates a general reflection on the theories and concepts, presented in the course materials. Viewpoints and interpretations are supported. Appropriate examples are provided.
Response demonstrates a minimal reflection the theories and concepts presented in the course materials. Viewpoints and interpretations are unsupported or supported with flawed arguments.
Response demonstrates a lack of reflection on the theories and concepts, presented in the course materials. Viewpoints and interpretations are missing, inappropriate, or unsupported.
Motivational Interviewing Techniques
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of MI and how to apply concepts in practice. Clear examples are provided.
Demonstrates a detailed understanding of MI and how to apply concepts in practice. Relevant examples are provided.
Demonstrates aa general understanding of MI and how to apply concepts in practice. Appropriate examples are provided.
Demonstrates a minimal understanding of MI and how to apply concepts in practice. Some examples are provided.
Demonstrates a lack of understanding of MI and how to apply concepts in practice. No examples are provided.
Client Response
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the client perspective in response to MI techniques. Clear examples are provided. Report contains excellent academic writing style. It is very well organised and consistent. Contains very limited spelling and grammar errors.
Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the client perspective in response to MI techniques. Relevant examples are provided.
Demonstrates a general understanding of the client perspective in response to MI techniques. Appropriate examples are provided.
Demonstrates a minimal understanding of the client perspective in response to MI techniques. Some examples are provided.
Demonstrates a lack of understanding of the client perspective in response to MI techniques. No examples are provided.
(25%)
Writing (10%)
Report contains good academic writing style. It is well organised and consistent. Contains limited spelling and grammar errors.
Report contains mostly academic writing style. It is somewhat well organised and consistent. Contains some spelling and grammar errors.
Report attempts academic writing style. It is poorly organised OR inconsistent. Contains several spelling and grammar errors.
Report does not attempt academic writing style. It is not organised and inconsistent. Contains a lot of spelling and grammar errors.
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