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Traditional teaching methods and a lack of essential skills for workforce integration have left thousands of Afghan university graduates unemployed. The existing teaching approaches within Afghan universities are out of sync with the contemporary labor market demands and have faced societal critique. Student-Centered Learning, widely adopted by universities worldwide, presents a potential solution to address this issue. This research explores the challenges of implementing Student-Centered Learning within Afghanistan's higher education system. The findings reveal a range of obstacles, including curriculum content focus, the persistence of traditional teaching methods, inadequate laboratory and library resources, limited utilization of information technology, little awareness among some educators and students regarding the benefits of Student-Centered Learning, and a lack of higher education oversight in the implementation of this approach in universities. These challenges underscore the need for comprehensive reforms to align Afghan higher education with modern pedagogical practices.
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Abdullah, M. N. L., Osman, S., Samsudin, M. A., Yusoff, M. S. B., & Ismail, H. N. (2012). Module 2: Philosophy of Student-centered Learning (SCL). Universiti Sains Malaysia.
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Akramy, S. A. (2021). Implementation Of Outcome Based Education (OBE) In Afghanistan Universities: Lecturers' Voices. International Journal of Quality in Education, 5(2), 27-47.
Al Faruki, M. J., Haque, M. A., & Islam, M. M. (2019). Student-centered learning and current practice in Bangladeshi college education. Journal of Education and Practice, 10(13), 95-107.
al Ghouti, M. (2022). Impacts on Student Learning and Skills and Implementation Challenges of Two Student-Centered Learning Methods Applied in Online Education.
Fink, L. D. (2013). Creating significant learning experiences: An integrated approach to designing college courses. John Wiley & Sons.
HEDP. (2016). http://www.hedp.af/report-center/
HEP-AF. (2010). CAPSTONE PROJECT. HEP-AF.
Klemenčič, M. (2017). From student engagement to student agency: Conceptual considerations of European policies on student-centered learning in higher education. Higher education policy, 30(1), 69-85.
Mayer, S. (2022). Engaging Female Students in Judaic Studies through Student-Centered Learning Fordham University.
Mohayidin, M. G., Suandi, T., Mustapha, G., Konting, M., Kamaruddin, N., Man, N. A., Adam, A., & Abdullah, S. N. (2008). Implementation of Outcome-Based Education in Universiti Putra Malaysia: A Focus on Students' Learning Outcomes. International Education Studies, 1(4), 147-160.
NSIA. (2021). National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA). http://nsia.gov.af/library
Purwandari, R., Marinda, A. B., & Hakam, M. (2018). Correlation between Student Centered Learning (SCL) and Learning Motivation of Nursing Student at Faculty of Nursing, University of Jember.
Rehna, J., Siddique, A., & Antoney, L. (27 March 2018). Effective Teaching and Meaningful Learning through SCL Beliefs and Practices Smart Education and Technology Symposium (SETS 2018) at ibra College of Technology, Oman.
TB, J., & Mohd Yusoff, N. (2010). Nigerian students' perceptions on student-centered learning (SCL).
WorldBank. (2015). International development association, project appraisal document, of a proposed grant. http://www.artf.af/images/uploads/HEDP
Yusoff, N. M., Abdul Karim, A. M., Othman, R., Mohin, M., & Abdull Rahman, S. A. (2013a). Student-Centred Learning (SCL) In The Malaysian Higher Education Institutions. ASEAN Journal of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, 5.
Yusoff, N. M., Abdul Karim, A. M., Othman, R., Mohin, M., & Abdull Rahman, S. A. (2013b). STUDENT-CENTRED LEARNING (SCL) IN THE MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. ASEAN Journal of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, 5.