EXPERIENCE OF PORTFOLIO INTRODUCTION FOR ESTIMATIONS OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS OF UK UNIVERSITIES
Introduction. The author of the article highlights that it is important to realize the principle of individualization of the learning process in Russian higher education institutions nowadays. The aim of the article is to study the implementation experience of a similar process - Personal Development Planning (PDP) in UK universities, which is realized through the introduction of the system of students' Progress Files. The main part. The article presents the history of the introduction of students' progress files into UK universities; it also shows the differences in the understanding of the PDP conception and in approach to its implementation. The analysis and comparison of the results of surveys, conducted when the system of students' progress files was being implemented, have let us find the main difficulties as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the introduction of PDP into UK universities. Through the example of the University of Glamorgan the author examines the process of progress files' implementation, paying attention to the 2 main issues that need to be addressed when doing so: the formulation of PDP objectives and the search for the necessary resources that are needed for its implementation. The university experience proves that the forming of PDP and the use of progress files play an important role in improving the learning process and expertise (learning and professional knowledge and skills) of learners. Conclusion. The author backs up with facts the statement that Personal Development Planning can be an integral part of the learning process. The importance to motivate the university teachers and students to take part in the implementation of progress files is emphasized.