PECULIARITIES OF THE INDEPENDENT WORK OF CADETS UNDER THE COMPETENCE APPROACH TO EDUCATION

Abstract

The article considers the independent work of cadets as a means of developing their life and professional competence. The difference of close in meaning concepts is shown: independent work, independent activity, educational autonomy. It is suggested that the independence of students can be characterized by the following criteria: students’ motivation in education, their abilities to plan activities, to choose means of achieving goals, to self-evaluate. The characteristics of high, medium and low levels of independence are given. The importance and role of teachers in the organization and conduct of independent work by cadets is considered. It is noted that the functions of a teacher change from direct open management of students’ activities to indirect hidden participation as a mentor, a source of support, a role-model. The authors conclude that in the implementation of the competence approach in education, independent work should be aimed at the formation of significant competencies among cadets – the ability to set a goal, plan its achievement, select optimal means, allocate time, etc. The teacher participates in the organization of independent work of cadets, and his functions vary from direct open management of students’ activities to indirect hidden participation as a mentor, a source of support, an example.