: This study seeks to develop a primary schoolinstructional model based on cultural values of Yogyakarta. Research and development model by the Borg and Gall was adopted. Subjects of the research were primary schoolteachers and students. Data were collected through observations and interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods. The results show the followings. Firstly, the instructional model whichfits the cultural values of Yogyakarta is Carl Rogers's non directive model. Secondly, the instructional model should be modified in order to effectively foster thecultural values of Yogyakarta at primary school, especially when dealing with lesson planning. Thirdly, the teachers are able to apply this non directive instructional model to foster cultural values of Yogyakarta while paying attention to the official curriculum and to the local policy of curriculum development based on the cultural values of Yogyakarta
