Ability to study independently – significant prerequisitefor the quality of studies

Abstract

Time for individual studies takes a big part in the higher education studies. After the implementation of the student focused model of studies the student ability to study individually and his responsibility for the achievement of learning outcomes is one of the major provisions for the studies. The research results at Kauno kolegija revealed the periods of the intensive individual learning of students and compared the real time for independent studies to the time allocated for the self-study work in the study prgrammes. In summary it is possible to say that the development of individual learning promoted during the studies is a very important skill for future professional activities, because it helps to adapt to new situations and to learn to plan their time, creates preconditions for lifelong learning and continuous improvement.