<![CDATA[Standardized formal education systems frequently fail to accommodate diverse learning interests and needs, necessitating more flexible, child-centered learning models. This study aims to describe the implementation of research-based learning in fostering self-directed learning among students at Sanggar Anak Alam (SALAM) Yogyakarta. A qualitative approach with a case study method was employed; data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving the founder, principal, facilitators, parents, and students, then analyzed through data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. Findings reveal that research-based learning is implemented by allowing students to select research topics according to their interests, following a learning cycle of experiencing, doing, expressing, analyzing, concluding, and applying. This approach fosters self-directed learning by developing students' abilities to set learning goals, manage learning activities, seek resources independently, reflect on learning, and take responsibility for both the process and outcomes.]]>
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