The article discusses the goals, objectives, functions, requirements and criteria for independent work and self-study of students in teaching historical disciplines.
Independent work of students is a tool for the development of individual thinking, activity, and creativity. Independent work of students is one of the most important components of education. The necessity of using effective methods of organizing independent work in teaching historical disciplines is characterized.
Special attention in the independent work and self-education of students was paid to historical figures Zh.Aimautov, A.Baitursynov, M.Zhumabaev, teachers, poets and writers. Therefore, independent work and self-education of students is a very important area in obtaining knowledge. The article reflects the tasks of independent work, the organization of independent work and ways to increase the student's interest in the process of studying historical disciplines.