Abstract:
This article is dedicated to the organization of independent work of students in higher educational
institutions. Here are considered such concepts as «autonomy», «self-learning» and «creative independence». The
authors analyzed the data of domestic and foreign scholars on the nature, characteristics and
distinctive features, chal- lenges and benefits of self-education. They propose definition of
«self-education» as part of continuing education, as well as a set of skills and strategies that support students' independent learning. The article also contains information about the specifics of independent work of students in the
context of modernization of current education system. In addition, the authors propose to get
acquainted with some aspects that affect the activity of self-education of students, and it is
their psychological readiness for independence and autonomy in the educational process. One of the highlights, which received special attention in the article, is the study of the key skills required for successful implementation of student independent study at a higher educational in- stitution. The authors examined the role of the student and the teacher
in the process of performing indepen- dent work at the university, as well as the characteristics
and difficulties associated with the transition to a more independent student learning.
