THE PROCESS OF SELF-EDUCATION IN THE OPINION OF STUDENTS OF THE ACADEMY OF APPLIED SCIENCES IN LOMZA

Abstract

Self-education is the core value of any education. It is a process in which a person independently acquires knowledge and skills. He is involved in the process of self-education outside educational institutions without the supervision of a pedagogue. The aim of the work was an attempt to determine the self-education process of students of physical education at the Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomza. The study used the method of diagnostic survey, which was subordinated to the technique of survey research using a questionnaire designed for the purposes of this work. Self-education plays an important role in human development. Thanks to self-education, a person can improve himself, broaden his horizons and acquire new knowledge. An individual who wants to increase his intellectual potential should also develop outside the walls of educational institutions. Comprehensive knowledge and skills acquired through various channels are aimed at her future professional activity at a high level. Creativity, an active and creative attitude of the individual serve this purpose. The data obtained from the conducted research allowed to draw the following conclusions. The main method of self-education work of students is understanding the problem with analysis, discussion and solving tasks. On the other hand, when verifying knowledge, the respondents most often use repeated repetition of the material and checking the level of knowledge by colleagues. Not all students study systematically and on an ongoing basis. Most study when they have to and before exams. For the vast majority of respondents, the main source of knowledge is the Internet. Expanding their knowledge, they also use books and textbooks, which are the basic carriers of information in the opinion of students.