Abstract

ANALYSIS OF THE INDEPENDENT WORK OF THE STUDENTS AT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE

P. Kasnakova, D. Obreshkova, P. Atanasov, M. Dimitrov and V. Petkova*

ABSTRACT

The independent work of students is one of the most important components of educative process. The aim of the study is to investigate the opinion of students studying in medical colleges on the use of selfemployment as one of the most commonly used active methods. Materials and methods: The survey was conducted with 142 students I, II and III year on various aspects of the learning process through a questionnaire containing 25 questions. For our purpose we focused on issues related to self-employment. Results and discussion: According to 76.12% ± 1.1% of the surveyed students the amount of self-study was suffi cient. The aid which students received in the development of their coursework in preparation of educational material, participation in scientifi c conferences (reports, announcements and posters) and scientifi c information was appropriate for promoting self-work. Teachers encouraged independent work in 69.07% ± 1.85%.

Keywords: independent work, students, medical college.