Authors : Safiullah Muhabat; Muhammad Jamil Wasim

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep1357

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Abstract : In Afghanistan, the concept of Student-Centered Learning (SCL) is a relatively new and progressive educational approach, first introduced in 2001 to improve the quality of education. Between 2010 and 2016, the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan developed official policies for SCL implementation and launched teacher training programs. This pedagogical approach emphasizes students’ active participation, independent and critical thinking, practical skills, and social responsibility. Its goal is to transform students from passive recipients of information into active participants in the learning process. This review article, alongside global experiences, assesses the feasibility, challenges, and opportunities of implementing SCL under Afghanistan’s unique conditions. Findings reveal that the lack of professional capacity among teachers, limited teaching resources and technology, students’ low academic levels, the absence of a reading culture, language barriers, and negative social and economic conditions pose serious obstacles to SCL implementation. Based on existing research, reports, and evidence, this article presents several scholarly and practical recommendations to address these challenges, including the implementation of systematic teacher training programs, expansion of resources and facilities, curriculum revision, reforms in monitoring and evaluation, language support, and strengthening international collaborations. A detailed table at the end of the article links each challenge with corresponding solutions and scholarly references, providing a comprehensive and practical framework for policymakers, faculty, and researchers. This article highlights the urgent need for fundamental reform in Afghanistan’s higher education system and underscores the importance of shifting from traditional methods to the implementation of student-centered learning.

Keywords : Educational System, Challenges, Student-Centered Learning, Solutions

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