This document outlines the principles of non-directive teaching, which is a student-centered approach based on counseling techniques. The key aspects are that the teacher acts as a facilitator rather than instructor, helping students explore ideas related to their own lives through discussion and problem-solving. The goal is to build lifelong learning skills rather than focus on short-term content, with an emphasis on positive human relationships between students and teachers working as partners.

1. PERSONAL MODELNON-DIRECTIVE TEACHING

2. Learner at the centreBased upon work of counselorsTherapy is a mode of learningPositive human relations Instruction based upon human relations in contrast to subject matterTeachers role is a facilitator Help students explore ideas that pertain to their livesStudents and teachers work together in a partnership of learningBuilds long-term learning styles rather than short-term content objectives

3. Learner at the centreBased upon work of counselorsTherapy is a mode of learningPositive human relations Instruction based upon human relations in contrast to subject matterTeachers role is a facilitator Help students explore ideas that pertain to their livesStudents and teachers work together in a partnership of learningBuilds long-term learning styles rather than short-term content objectives

4. GOALS AND ASSUMPTION Teacher respects students ability to identify a and find solution to problemsEmpathize with students to nurture and develop thoughtsBoth positive and negative feedback essential to development Focus on “we” instead of “you”

5. CLASSROOM ATMOSPHEREStudents will Release feelingsDevelop insightFollow with actionIntegration that leads to a new orientation

6. TAKING THE LEADTaking the Lead Teacher directs and maintains the discussion Lead without taking away from students

7. DO’S AND DONT’SDo’sReflect, clarify, accept and demonstrate understandingApprove when genuine progress is made Don’ts Interpret, evaluate, offer adviceAttempt to change the ideas or influence attitudes

8. SEQUENCE OF NON-DIRECTIVE MODELPhase One: Define helping situationPhase Two: Explore the ProblemPhase Three: Develop InsightPhase Four: Plan and Decision MakingPhase Five: Integration

9. APPLICATIONPersonal, social, academic problemsDiscussions about books in EnglishAg, FACS-problem solving, Careers classScience-LabsMath-Consumer math-Real Life situations

10. APPLICATIONStudents centered teachingTeacher is facilitatorFocus on student and not content centeredBuild long-term learners