The Effectiveness of Visual Teaching Methods in Developing Self-Directed Learning Competence Among Undergraduate Mehnat Muhofazasi va Texnika Xavfsizligi Students

In modern higher education, developing students’ self-directed learning competence has become a key pedagogicalpriority, particularly in technical fields that require continuous professional development. This study investigatesthe effectiveness of visual teaching methods in enhancing self-directed learning competence among senior undergraduatestudents majoring in Mehnat muhofazasi va texnika xavfsizligi. A quasi-experimental research design was employedinvolving fourth-year students from several technical higher education institutions. The participants were divided intoexperimental and control groups. While the control group was taught using traditional instructional methods, the experimentalgroup was instructed through visual teaching strategies, including mind maps, diagrams, and infographics. Datawere collected using a self-directed learning readiness questionnaire as well as pre-test and post-test assessmentsrelated to occupational safety topics. Descriptive statistical analysis was applied to compare the learning outcomes of bothgroups. The findings indicate that students exposed to visual teaching methods demonstrated higher levels of learningautonomy, motivation, and engagement compared to those taught through traditional approaches. The results confirmthat visual teaching methods significantly contribute to the development of self-directed learning competence amongMehnat muhofazasi va texnika xavfsizligi students. The study provides practical implications for improving teaching strategiesin technical higher education institutions and supports the integration of visual learning tools into professional safetyeducation.