THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING

Student-centered learning (SCL) is an educational approach that places learners at the center of the teaching and learning process. Unlike traditional teacher-centered instruction, student-centered learning emphasizes learners’ active participation, independence, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and responsibility for their own learning. This article examines the effectiveness of student-centered learning and its influence on students’ academic achievement, motivation, engagement, communication skills, and independent learning abilities. The study is based on an analysis of theoretical and empirical research conducted by scholars in the field of education. The literature demonstrates that student-centered approaches can create a more interactive and motivating learning environment and encourage students to take greater responsibility for their educational progress. However, successful implementation requires appropriate teacher preparation, effective classroom management, sufficient learning resources, and consideration of individual learner differences. The article concludes that student-centered learning can significantly contribute to the quality of education when it is systematically planned and appropriately adapted to learners’ needs.