English teachers’ perceptions of student-centered learning: benefits and challenges in Indonesian junior high school

Jurnal Penelitian Guru Indonesia August 22, 2026 Volume 11, Number 2 3 authors

Abstract

Student-Centered Learning is a learning approach that places students at the center of the learning process. This study aims to describe the benefits and challenges of implementing Student-Centered Learning in English language learning from the teachers’ perspective. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving three English teachers at SMP Negeri 1 Baraka, who were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, then analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model. The results indicate that Student-Centered Learning helps teachers provide more targeted guidance and enhances students’ independence, self-confidence, participation, communication skills, learning outcomes, and understanding through collaborative learning. However, the implementation of Student-Centered Learning still faces challenges in the form of time constraints, the dominance of certain students in group work, and disruptions to student concentration. These findings suggest that Student-Centered Learning has the potential to create more active and meaningful English language learning when supported by effective classroom and time management.

Authors

  1. Adillah Dhiyanti

    Universitas Negeri Makassar

  2. Chairil Anwar Korompot

    Universitas Negeri Makassar

  3. Ryan Rayhana Sofyan

    Universitas Negeri Makassar

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