Issues of organizing independent work of students in the process of teaching the subject History of Azerbaijan

The article notes that from observations in higher education institutions it becomes clear that the ability of students to work independently begins with secondary school age. One of the important tasks facing modern education is the upbringing of a perfect, comprehensively developed personality. The most important characteristic that characterizes a person is associated with his independent work and independent opinion. Advanced teachers of higher education teach students to work independently, providing general direction to students in organizing lectures and seminars, preparing independent coursework and dissertations, and teaching them to independently approach each historical issue, historical events and processes. The relevance of the problem considered in the article is determined by the following aspects: 1. It is necessary to create an effective pedagogical and psychological environment to provide students with information about the history of the Motherland through independent study. 2. The importance of understanding the acquired knowledge about the history of the Motherland and increasing interest in the subject, developing students' logical, critical and creative thinking. 3. The high demand for the problem under study and the need to fill the gap in this field, etc. Continuing education means that a person is constantly engaged in self-education, improves his knowledge and skills, and works on himself in connection with the changes taking place in society and the world. This requires examination of students' independent work. The worldview, knowledge, skills, pedagogical skills of a high school teacher, special care and love for students create a positive atmosphere in the classroom. Lectures and seminars should be conducted at a high scientific-methodical level based on the knowledge gained as a result of independent work. Lectures and seminars of an experienced university teacher should enlighten the minds and hearts of students and attract them to research. When classifying the independent work of students, the didactic, psychological and philosophical foundations of the problem, age and individual characteristics of students, the logical structure of topics, etc. are taken into account when teaching the history of the Motherland in higher education