DEVELOPING STUDENTS' INDEPENDENT LEARNING SKILLS

In the modern education system, developing students' ability to learn independently is one of the important pedagogical tasks. This article analyzes the concept of independent learning, its role in students' academic performance and lifelong learning (life-long learning), as well as strategies for developing independent learning and the factors that influence it. Based on existing scientific literature, it has been established that independent learning fosters important competencies in students, such as self-management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability. At the same time, limitations within the education system and individual differences create certain challenges in the process of developing independent learning.