The problem of students’ self-organization and self-development readiness and its possible solutions

Abstract

The article offers contemporary students the way to form the ability of self-organization and self-development. An example of its implementation in modern universities is given. The priority areas for further improvement of the method are highlighted. The key feature of the proposed approach is that students learn to develop self-organization and self-development skills insitu; within the process of work on their real issues. The educational module«Life Navigation» contains the following educational units: developing students’ skills in formulating vital goals that meet the criteria and indicators of the SMART test, building a personal program of self-development, identification and prevention of potential obstacles, creating a plan to achieve vital goals, coordinate actions with other people, who may influence their plans, to adjust their daily routine according to their goals and plans. The teacher’s aim in this case should familiarize students with algorithms for solving such problems and help to apply them effectively. High results in this work are achieved by means of coaching and tutoring techniques used by teachers. An important feature of the educational module «Life navigation», developed by the authors, is the process of regular setting of specific goals by students for the period between classroom sessions. As part of a study group work this should include subsequent analysis of what has been successfully implemented, why they may not have succeeded with their plans, and what should be done in order to improve their efficiency. An important part of the described approach is the students’ intensive group work. These training groups are a strong resource for students’ motivation for implementing their ideas and for constant practical application of the acquired ability to self-organization and self-development.