Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025), Articles
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)

STUDENT-CENTERED VS. TEACHER-CENTERED APPROACHES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

Articles
Published 2025-09-05
Jamolova Zebiniso
Uzbekistan State World Languages University, 2nd-year student of the Foreign Language and Literature: English program
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Keywords

English language teaching, student-centered learning, teacher-centered instruction, communicative competence, learner autonomy, pedagogy

Abstract

This paper explores the fundamental differences between student-centered and teacher-centered approaches in English language teaching (ELT). It analyzes their pedagogical foundations, classroom implementation, and impact on learner outcomes. Through comparative classroom observations and learner feedback, the study reveals that student-centered instruction fosters higher engagement, autonomy, and communicative competence, while teacher-centered methods provide structure and clarity in foundational learning. The paper concludes by recommending a balanced integration of both approaches depending on learners’ needs and language proficiency levels.

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