Self study

1. What do you mean by self-study?
2. Is self-study good or bad?
3. What are the steps to self-study?
4. How does self-study work?

What do you mean by self-study?

the study of something by oneself, as through books, records, etc., without direct supervision or attendance in a class: She learned to read German by self-study. the study of oneself; self-examination.

Is self-study good or bad?

If you belong to a middle class or a poor family and not able to afford the expensive coaching classes or it does not fit in your budget then self-study is the most suitable option for you. It won't cost you a single penny. You can save and spend the money on purchasing some good help books.

What are the steps to self-study?

Responsibilities in the four-step process

1. Self-assess your readiness to learn.
2. Define your learning goals and develop a learning contract.
3. Monitor your learning process.
4. Take initiative for all stages of the learning process — be self-motivated.
5. Re-evaluate and alter goals as required during your unit of study.

How does self-study work?

Self-studying is a learning method where students direct their own studying—outside the classroom and without direct supervision. Since students are able to take control of what (and how) they are learning, self-study can be a very valuable way for many students to learn.