<![CDATA[Students’ reluctance to answer teachers’ questions remains a significant barrier to fostering active learning in elementary schools. This study aims to describe the forms and contributing factors of students’ reluctance to answer teachers’ questions and to analyze this phenomenon as a challenge in implementing the Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children (7 Kebiasaan Anak Indonesia Hebat) program. Employing a qualitative case study approach, this research was conducted at a public elementary school in Malang Regency. Data were collected through observations and interviews involving classroom teachers and students. The findings indicate that students’ reluctance is manifested in several behaviors, including remaining silent, looking down, avoiding eye contact, pointing to other students, and responding in a very soft voice. The factors contributing to this reluctance include internal factors, such as low self-confidence, shyness, and fear of making mistakes, as well as external factors, particularly an unsupportive classroom environment and learning practices that do not facilitate equitable student participation. This reluctance presents a challenge to the implementation of the Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children program because it may hinder the development of students’ self-confidence, responsibility, courage, and communication skills. The study concludes that students’ reluctance to respond to teachers’ questions can hinder the optimal development of active and confident character. Therefore, teachers need to establish a supportive and comfortable learning environment, provide appreciation for students’ responses, and implement interactive learning strategies to encourage students to participate more actively.]]>
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