THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING (SCL) METHOD AT UPN VETERAN JAWA TIMUR

Abstract

The development of science and technology have always challenged the student learning methods to be improved. Following this development, the Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology has recently designed the latest curriculum called Independent Curriculum with the suggested learning methods. One of the suggested learning methods is Student Centered Learning or SCL. Through this learning method, students are no longer being spoon-fed, rather they are expected to be more active and independent in their learning process.  As a result, it is also expected that students understand the material better and apply the knowledge they have learnt in the classroom. However, many students might not be familiar with this teaching strategy and therefore the effectiveness towards SCL is questioned. This study explores the effectiveness of SCL at UPN Veteran Jawa Timur. The participants of this study were therefore UPN Veteran Jawa Timur students. Using quantitative research methods, the data was collected through online questionnaire. The findings revealed that the majority of students think that SCL is effective; 10% very effective, 43.3% effective, and 36.7% effective enough. Students also think that SCL is beneficial for their learning since 88% of participants agreed that SCL has more benefits than the drawbacks (5% very beneficial, 45% beneficial, 38.3% beneficial enough). Thus, the implementation of SCL is considered as effective at UPN Veteran Jawa Timur.