The benefits of teaching and learning self-study in the educational process
Qoldigiz Mirzayeva
Tashkent University for Applied Sciences, Gavhar Str. 1, Tashkent 100149,
Uzbekistan
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10444512
Keywords:
self-study, independence, knowledge, problem, rewarding, opportunity, learning process, overall, success, regularly,
organized.
Abstact:
With an increasing number of new technologies and an expanding global population, self-studying is on the rise.
Education is no longer confined to just the classroom, and some would argue that the classroom model is outdated and does not
meet the intellectual needs of individuals in such an interconnected society.
In this article, we share results from a self-study community of practice that describes how students learned self-study during
the period of education.
Self-study is the method of learning on their own, a method of direct studying outside the classroom.
Within self-study there is no direct supervision, the study is done by student on their own.
The results of the study include a description of learning that grew out of engaging in the self-study process.
We offer our
experience of learning self-study to provide readers with support, encouragement, and direction for the teaching and learning of
self-study methods.
1. INTRODUCTION
Self-learning is extremely important when it
comes to retaining knowledge and acing exams. Here
we discuss the benefits of self-study and some tips of
it. Within increasing number of technologies and an
expanding global population, self-studying is on the
rise. It has a very great role within the lifetime of every
student whether or not they are studying for the
academic graduation or just studying something for
fun. After using the self-study method, students can
transcend their simple learning of class textbook.
With self-study students get encouraged to explore
an extra topic that they are curious about and they get
to develop their study skills. Exploring a new topic
with their own potential, encourages students to
engage with the new information. Self-study gives
students extra knowledge from outside their book as
they study on their own and they become interested in
new things and start researching on their own. Self-
study makes students ready to dive into the topics
more deeply and makes a connection between student
and their learning when the student is engaged and
excited about what they will bring to mind better.
2. MATERIALS AND METHODS
Self-study is the method of learning on their own, a
method of direct studying outside the classroom.
Within self-study there is no direct supervision, the
study is done by student on their own. Due to self-
study, students can take charge of what and the way
they need to study.
Students who generally undertake self-studying find
it valuable because it gives them a chance to take
learning into their own hands, searching for
information they need to complete assessments and
also finding resources that are supplementary when
learning about key concepts.
They should use both the
classroom method and self-study method to get the
most out of the student’s learning experience. Both
methods together can help learners to find out and
retain information better, can boost their learning
experience, and comparison, and might also increase
their grades and motivation.
Self-learning is a crucial skill for youngsters as
they journey through education and beyond to
adulthood, building independence and therefore the
ability to progress without reliance on an educator.
Traditional, instructional learning features a place in
class, however understanding a solution or solving a
problem by yourself isn’t only more rewarding, but
also helps to solidify the learning. Encouraging
students to assess their work will enable them to
realize a far better understanding of what they are best
at and what they have to work harder on. If students
practice editing and reviewing their work daily, they
are going to soon become conversant in the method of
self-studying. As students start to take responsibility
for their learning and experience success, they also
develop invaluable confidence and self-motivation.
This will increase their enjoyment across a good range
of subjects at college while also preparing them for
personal and professional success afterward in life.
Self-study allows students the opportunity to settle on
what they should study and the way they should learn
based on their abilities. When the student is tired, they
can take a rest from their study. They will plan their
schedules according to their convenience. Self-study
requires the student to make their notes and study from
them. A student realizes their responsibilities over
time. They start to take responsibilities for their
actions, which aids in the development of character.
Additionally, the student becomes more invested in
the overall learning process and becomes more
attached to what they are studying. Self-learning
promotes independence when it involves your learning
but it also pushes you to become a far better problem-
solver. When you are an independent learner, you are
left to your own devices in terms of researching the
knowledge and finding resources that will assist you
to complete the work on time.
In higher education, some argue that it is especially
important for students to be assigned projects and
material suitable for self-learning, so that they may
exercise and develop intellectual independence and
explore subject matter they personally find interesting.
Self-study
and
traditional
classroom
learning
complement one another. When used together, they
help students learn and retain information better;
however, the world is becoming more accustomed to
the benefits of solely self-learning. Here are some tips
for self-study:
Set a realistic goal.
Setting work goals for yourself,
ones that realistically fit in with your life and other
commitments, is important when creating self-study
habits. You can set yourself up for success by
assigning only a certain number of chapters to read
each night, adjusting your workload according to how
hectic your schedule is in any given week, and giving
yourself a mental break each week to let your mind
rest.
Study in a way that works for you.
There are many
ways to learn, and it is important to adjust studying
techniques to find what works for your brain. Some
students find reading aloud helpful, others like taking
handwritten notes rather than typing. Discover
whatever works best for you and stick with it.
Review material the same day you learn it.
After
taking notes in an online course, or reading the next
chapter in your textbook, review all the new material
by typing up your notes, practicing your new skill, or
reading over a chapter again to help it resonate. While
this may seem tedious, it only takes a short amount of
time. Reviewing can help with long-term absorption of
material, so it decreases the need of cramming in the
future.
Study in short, frequent sessions.
Instead of
treating your study session like a marathon, break up
your material by topic into a series of short sessions,
separated by short breaks. That way, you won’t be
staring at your books or computer for too long while
wearing on your focus, and your brain can absorb the
material more easily. While cramming may seem like
a great way to cover a lot of material in a condensed
amount of time, studying in short, frequent sessions is
a more effective way to learn subject matter and self-
study.
Test yourself regularly.
Testing yourself helps you
understand what you’ve learned and what areas still
need work. You can use an online resource
like “Quizlet” to help you convert your notes into
flashcards and generate essay questions. This will help
you better prepare for quizzes and tests you may need
to take as part of the course.
Explore additional resources.
You can find a
variety of additional resources that can enhance your
understanding of the subject you’re studying. Look for
videos, podcasts, books, and articles that can help you
dive deeper into the subject. If the course you’re taking
recommends resources for further study, check those
out, too.
Be consistent.
Self-studying requires discipline, so
it can be helpful to stick to a schedule. Designate a
study time - preferably the same time each day - and
commit to it. Add a reminder to your phone, so you’re
prompted to study at the designated time. Before too
long, it will develop into a habit.
Create a personalized study space.
When learning
remotely, it is important to create a study space for
yourself. By setting aside a desk or table that is a
designated
environment
for
self-studying
or
completing an online course, you will know to be
mentally prepared to learn when you enter that space.
Stay organized:
Keep your study materials
organized. Create a system for notes, assignments, and
resources. This will make it easier to review and locate
information when needed.
Reflect and adjust:
Regularly assess your study
methods and adjust them as needed. If something is not
working, be open to trying new approaches. Reflect on
your progress and make changes to optimize your
learning experience. Self-studying is a useful tool to
enhance any learning experience, and when mastered,
students young and old reap the benefits. Whether
applied to studying for exploring new material
independently due to sheer curiosity, self-studying can
lead to new opportunities academically and
professionally.
CONCLUSION
Self-studying is a great tool to boost any learning
experience, and when mastered, students young and
old reap the advantages. Whether applied to studying
for exams or exploring new material independently
because of sheer curiosity, self-learning can result in
new opportunities professionally and academically.
Language learning is a unique experience
becomes more effective when learners are
independent on their own and this leads to a stage
where all limited teaching strictness may be lost
in the faith of students. Although formal education
is still the popular one in a global scale, learning
needs more than ever autonomous and responsible
students with the emerging power of technological
developments shaping the world at a high rapid.
To provide an open learning experience, the
instructors should be consciously led students into
areas of practising that would encourage them to
study more deeply and to become a curious
person. In this process, learners may normally
encounter limitations and struggles but if only
them believe in the tasks they’re focusing on, then
they can overcome those problems by self -
assessment and cognitive awareness. The feeling
of boosting linguistic knowledge can make them
stronger in the internal stages of mind. It would be
inevitably beneficial if altering the education
system on both sides, teacher-centred and learner-
centred, discussed and investigated with the
unbiased ideas that would trigger speed of
learners, especially self-directed ones. As many
academicians have outlined above with their
statements,
self-directed
learning
actually
requires devotion and metacognitive awareness to
progress constantly and effectively even in the
information age we live in.
As Kilroy J. Oldster says in his book “Dead Toad
Scrolls”,
“A person can draw from three resources to
understand and evaluate human existence: study of
self, observation of other people, and reading books.
Self-study is the most difficult learning methodology
and it is rife with dangerous pretentions, but also the
most fruitful. Studying other people is infinitely
fallible because of our inability to establish an
unbiased perspective and the subjects’ propensity to
hide their secret thoughts, which obscures our vision.
Book reading is a laborious process and even diligent
reading can lead to faculty perception due to writers’
agenda to persuade us instead of merely conveying
information. Nevertheless, by incorporating all three
learning methodologies into a regime of studious
reflection I might learn about the world, other
inhabitants, and the self, and use such knowledge to
cleave a fitting personal place in the world.”
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