Pedagogical students practical training system in modern Russian higher education: state, problems, perspectives

The paper describes pedagogical students practical training in modern Russian Teacher Training Universities. The new requirements to higher education in Russian Federation are viewed. On the basis of the requirements the state of practical training system is analyzed. The system characteristics is accomplished on the basis of the aim and requirements of each practical training type; the principles of practical training; the content of students’ work; the competencies to be taught. Practical training structure is shown. Practical training system modeling is described. Practical training process is viewed. Problems and perspectives of pedagogical students practical training are presented.