WHEN A TEACHER ATTRACTS STUDENTS' ATTENTION BY USING STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING (SCL): A NARRATIVE RESEARCH

Abstract

This study aims to narrate a Student-Centered Learning (SCL) approach employed by a teacher in capturing students' attention during the teaching and learning process. The focus is on understanding the teacher's background when she employs SCL and her story about her students’ engagement. This narrative research employed interviews to gather data. The subject of the study is an English teacher at a Vocational High School in Pemalang, Central Java, Indonesia. Focusing on the teacher's verbal and nonverbal communication skills in implementing the SCL approach, the current study revealed that the successful implementation of Student-Centered Learning (SCL) affected students' attention during the learning process. The teacher's use of verbal and nonverbal communication played a crucial role in engaging students. This study has practical implications for educators, especially those in language teaching. The findings can be applied in various educational settings to establish student engagement that may affect learning outcomes, emphasizing the significance of adopting student-centered approaches. By identifying the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication, the study contributes valuable insights to the existing knowledge on appropriate teaching methodologies. This provides a foundation for advancing instructional strategies that prioritize student engagement in diverse learning environments.