TO THE QUESTION OF PROFESSIONAL SELF- DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERSONALITY
The purpose of this study is to determine the indicators of professional self-development of a student of a pedagogical university and a young teacher. Methods. Theoretical methods of collection and analysis of bibliographic primary sources. Empirical methods: observation, questionnaire, conversation, L.N. Berezhnova "Diagnostics of the level of self-development and professional pedagogical activity". Methods of mathematical statistics. Result. We did not find significant dynamics in the development of the desire for self-development in groups of 3,4-year students after industrial practice and young teachers with work experience of up to 5 years. There is some regularity in the high level of professional self-development of individuals who have completed the course "Psychology of personality self-development" at the university. Conclusions. The time of study at a university is a sensitive period for professional self-development, if educational disciplines are introduced into the educational process aimed at reflecting professional skills and abilities, bringing the process of self-assessment of pedagogical potential and realities into the system.