Portfolio as a self-guided learning technology for training extramural students

This paper is devoted to the issue of self-guided work as a learning activity of extramural pedagogical students majoring in preschool education. While the requirements towards future preschool teachers are being strengthened, there is a need to review the forms and technologies of pedagogical training and activate self-guided student work as an effective learning activity. Out-of-class self-guided work has a great educational potential, since allowing the students to develop the ability for independent research. In this paper the author shares some experience in organizing self-guided work among students, particularly, by using a thematic portfolio for training extramural students. This type of a portfolio is applied not only as traditional technology for evaluating the learning outcomes, but also as a technology for organizing the teaching and learning process. The author has analyzed theoretical reference sources and approaches applied by the Russian researchers in defining the role of a portfolio as a teaching and learning technology in various educational institutions...