The non-directive approach in group and community work

Developing Generative Themes for Community Action

“…Since the 1960s most youth and community workers have come to believe that their role is not that of the expert who decides what is best, but to help people themselves decide what their needs are and how best to meet them (Batten, 1967). However the role is multi-faceted, complex and contested by different theorists and stakeholders in the field of community development.…”

The Role of Ideology in Community Work: Contributions from Feminism and the Left

“…Early work by community workers such as Batten (1967), Du Sautoy (1958, Biddle (1965), Ross (1955), Rothman (1974 and others shows that they conceived of their work as doing something for the people with whom they worked. Early work by community workers such as Batten (1967), Du Sautoy (1958, Biddle (1965), Ross (1955), Rothman (1974 and others shows that they conceived of their work as doing something for the people with whom they worked.…”

When, where, how and why does learners’ autonomy increase unemployment among school graduates? A peer tutor’s perspective

“…The peer-tutor is thus, the teacher since out of his being usually a brighter member of the peer group, who experiences little difficulty in perceiving the details in job situation or its appropriate subject matter (Uche, 2001), he does that kind of work whole-time or part time, paid or unpaid (Batten & Batten, 1978). This in Nigeria today has even resulted in examination malpractices.…”