Directive and Non-Directive Communication

Which phrase best represents a directive style?

• What steps would you take to solve this problem?
  

• Start by calculating the value of 'x' using the quadratic formula. Once you have that value, substitute it into the quadratic equation to check the solution.

In the non-directive style, the teacher’s main role is:

• To give detailed guidelines to students
  

• To ask questions that stimulate reflection
  

Which of the following actions sits at the center (formative teaching) of the spectrum between directive and non-directive communication?

• Assigning detailed tasks
  

• Asking students to summarize a concept
  

• Not valuing students’ opinions

Directive communication is considered:

• Student-centered

• Teacher-centered

• Content-centered

An example of non-directive communication during a discussion is:

• “Repeat exactly this passage"
  

• “What do you think of this solution?”
  

• “Finish your assignment by tomorrow.”

Which teacher statement best exemplifies the transition from directive to non-directive style?

• Complete this sheet alone and turn it in at the end.”
  

• “I’ll decide who works together and how you should present.”
  

• “Which way would you prefer to work on this assignment: individually, in pairs, or in groups? Explain your choice.”