Conducting study within training in teaching methods as a condition of self-actualization of future teachers

The article deals with self-actualization as the basis of identifying the meaning and purpose of professional activities by teachers. The author justifies involving students in educational activity during educating them about teaching methods. The aim of the article is to justify the necessity of conducting a research study within educating students about teaching methods, which enables them to identify their own attitudes and ideas of choosing appropriate methods and techniques in development of meaningful and purposeful teaching. The author emphasizes the importance of creating favorable conditions in training about teaching methods, allowing students to master the subject of teaching, which is organization of joint educational activities. The article reveals the impact of educational situations on developing students ' initiatives in discovery and acquisition of teaching methods. It contributed greatly to development of students responsibility for their own education.