In the article, it is stated that the effectiveness of education in the credit-module system depends on the correct organization of independent education of students, and specific recommendations are given on the use of innovative methods in this process, and the effectiveness of the methodology built on the basis of these recommendations is proven in special experiments. shown. In the independent education of students, although students move freely to master a certain program, it is very important for the teacher to provide students with information about the subject, to motivate students, and to control their activities.