This article explores the methodology for organizing and conducting independent learning activities to foster students’ scientific literacy. Although classroom-based instruction and traditional methods often provide foundational knowledge in the natural sciences, research underscores the importance of independent, student-centered tasks for deepening conceptual understanding and promoting skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving. The discussion draws on the principles of active learning, self-directed study, and contemporary literacy frameworks to highlight how carefully structured independent learning assignments can enhance scientific literacy in tangible and lasting ways. Emphasis is placed on the instructor’s role in scaffolding learner autonomy, using varied resources to accommodate different learning styles, and evaluating student progress through formative and summative assessments that reflect real-world scientific contexts. Finally, the article underscores the long-term benefits of independent learning activities, noting the emergence of motivated, reflective, and scientifically informed students who are better prepared to engage in a rapidly evolving global landscape.  

Scientific literacy, independent learning, methodology

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