Keyword: «language portfolio»

The article discusses the issues of using a language portfolio with Education majors in foreign languages, accentuates the importance of such a technology in teacher training and forming students' key competences. The author highlights basic portfolio functions and types, and language portfolio advantages and provides possible language portfolio techniques and tasks.

The article considers «language portfolio» as a modern and effective tool of assessing and self-assessing foreign language proficiency. The essence of the concept is revealed, the main types and functions of the language portfolio are described, and its potential for personalizing learning and forming learner autonomy is demonstrated. It is emphasized that, unlike traditional forms of assessment, the language portfolio involves the student in the assessment process, developing reflection, responsibility and motivation. The language portfolio allows comprehensive monitoring of a student's language development dynamics, combining quantitative and qualitative criteria, and captures not only academic achievements, but also personal growth of the student. In conclusion, the article outlines the perspectives for developing differentiated portfolio models for various age groups and integrating them into the national education system.

The article is devoted to the study of the linguistic and didactic potential of school educational and methodological complexes as an instrument for the formation of the language portfolio of students. Based on the analysis of foreign and domestic classifications, the main types of language portfolios and their invariant structure are described. Special attention is paid to the practical implementation of the method using the example of «Spotlight» and «Starlight». The components of educational and methodical complexes and the mechanisms of integration with the subject of the student’s book are analyzed in detail. Examples of particular tasks from modules that can be included in the language portfolio are given.