Carlson, StephanMaxa, Sue2012-06-142012-06-141998https://hdl.handle.net/11299/125490This archival publication may not reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from the University of Minnesota Extension: https://www.extension.umn.edu.Non-formal education has often lacked a framework for how teaching is conducted and how learning takes place for youth in recreational environments. The application of pedagogy-- teaching in a formal environment-- to a non-formal education goes against some of the principles of a self-directed learner. This paper explores teaching models and learning theories that help us better understand the non-formal settings where leadership is under the guidance of a caring adult. A fundamental belief is that youth take responsibility for what and how they want to learn (youth-driven model).en-USYouth-Driven ModelLearningArticle