Riglyne vir 'n demokratiese onderwyskundige model

M.Ed. (Philosophy of Education)The topic of the study was the establishment of guidelines for a democratic teaching model in South Africa. The emphasis of the study was placed on the practical implementation and execution of the model within South Africa. The characteristics of a teaching model was clearly spelled out. The normcentred and the childcentred teaching models were furthermore discussed. Although both approaches contain positive elements, neither model meet the educational demands of South Africa. The shortcomings arise from the fact that neither approaches encouraged individualistic and lateral thinking by the pupils. After an evaluation, the democratic approach seems to be the most appropriate to suit the educational needs of South Africa. The democratic characteristics of freedom, equality, constructive communication, responsible leadership and a positive interaction between the pupil, teacher and the community, are a prerequisite in any educational situation. Successful educational realization is only possible if the characteristics of a democracy is prevalent in the educational situation. The democratic teaching model seems to be the most sensitive and appropriate model to satisfy the needs and requirements of education in South Africa