Nondirective Model Lesson Plan

Nondirective Teaching Model Lesson Plan
Lesson Title: Effective Problem Solving Strategies
Targeted Grade Level: 5th Grade
Academic Subject: Character Development
Lesson Goals:
The student will be able to identify and solve problems by using the nondirective teaching model
which encourages the student to identify their feelings and problems and establish effective
positive actions toward reaching their goal toward understanding simplifying algebraic
expressions.
Lesson Objectives:
 Defining the Helping Situation by student expression.

 Explore the problem and discuss the problem.
 Develop ways to effectively promote growth and positive actions.
Materials/Resources Needed:
 A note pad to write down ideas presented by the student when developing a plan of
action.
Lesson Components:
Phase One: Defining the Helping Situation
The teacher notices that Johnny, a student that usually participates in class has been very quiet in
math since she introduced simplifying algebraic expressions. Johnny has also not been showing
his work when submitting math assignments. The teacher has asked her students several times if
they understand the concepts and if she needs to clarify any of the content. However, Johnny
never raises his hand. Therefore, the teacher decides to speak with Johnny one on one to see if he
will express any concerns about his struggles in math.
The teacher says, “Hey Johnny, I really love having you in class, you always show such great
participation which I know is very helpful for yourself and your classmates. However, I noticed
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since we have been learning how to simplify algebraic expressions your participation has gone
down.”
Johnny: “I feel really overwhelmed and frustrated with math right now.”
The teacher then asks, “Wow Johnny ‘m really sorry to hear that you are feeling overwhelmed
and frustrated. Can you further explain what is going on to make you feel that way?”
Phase Two: Exploring the Problem
Johnny explains, “I’m frustrated because I can’t understand the concept of simplifying algebraic
expressions and I feel like everyone else gets it and because of that I’m embarrassed to ask for
help in class.
The teacher validates and clarifies Johnny’s feelings by restating what he is frustrated about. She
further explains, “I see how not understanding a subject can make you feel that way.”
Phase Three: Developing Insight
Johnny further explains the concepts that are confusing him, and the teacher provides support to
Johnny by asking more questions in order for him to interpret his feelings and pinpoint the
overall problem.
Phase Four: Planning and Decision Making
During this phase Johnny will start to initiate a decision and the teacher will provide support as
needed. Johnny may realize that not confronting the issue he has with math by not speaking up
does not help him get better at understanding the concepts and will allow him to continue to
show frustration. Additionally, Johnny realizes that he can ask to speak with the teacher one on
one in order to get help and which can prevent embarrassment by presenting his confusion in
front of the class during instruction time. Johnny also decides to work at home using online
resources such as Khan Academy, an academic resource to help further his understanding of
algebraic expressions.
Phase Five: Integration
In this phase Johnny will explain his progress utilizing the action steps that he decided to take in
phase four. Johnny further reviews other ways that he can help himself become successful
academically through positive actions.
Action Outside the Interview
Once Johnny built his confidence in algebra, he started to become more active in math class by
raising his hand to complete questions on the board and by showing his work on homework
assignments.
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Evaluation:
The teacher will provide weekly meetings with the student to check in and see how Johnny is
maintaining his goals. Additionally, the teacher will monitor Johnny’s class participation and
completion of homework assignments.
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Nondirective Teaching Model Lesson Plan

Lesson Title: Effective Problem Solving Strategies

Targeted Grade Level: 5th Grade

Academic Subject: Character Development

 Defining the Helping Situation by student expression.

Phase One: Defining the Helping Situation

Phase Two: Exploring the Problem

Phase Three: Developing Insight

Phase Four: Planning and Decision Making

Phase Five: Integration

Action Outside the Interview

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