2. Learner at the centre Based upon work of counselors Therapy is a mode of learning Positive human relations Instruction based upon human relations in contrast to subject matter Teachers role is a facilitator Help students explore ideas that pertain to their lives Students and teachers work together in a partnership of learning Builds long-term learning styles rather than short-term content objectives
3. Learner at the centre Based upon work of counselors Therapy is a mode of learning Positive human relations Instruction based upon human relations in contrast to subject matter Teachers role is a facilitator Help students explore ideas that pertain to their lives Students and teachers work together in a partnership of learning Builds 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 problems Empathize with students to nurture and develop thoughts Both positive and negative feedback essential to development Focus on “we” instead of “you”
5. CLASSROOM ATMOSPHERE Students will Release feelings Develop insight Follow with action Integration that leads to a new orientation
6. TAKING THE LEAD Taking the Lead Teacher directs and maintains the discussion Lead without taking away from students
7. DO’S AND DONT’S Do’s Reflect, clarify, accept and demonstrate understanding Approve when genuine progress is made Don’ts Interpret, evaluate, offer advice Attempt to change the ideas or influence attitudes
8. SEQUENCE OF NON-DIRECTIVE MODEL Phase One: Define helping situation Phase Two: Explore the Problem Phase Three: Develop Insight Phase Four: Plan and Decision Making Phase Five: Integration