In the article we substantiate the status of teaching practice in the system of higher education as a significant stage of training activities. The analysis of the literature on the issue of the organization of pedagogical practice of students is given. We present some materials and methods for evaluating the level of formation of professional competence of future primary school teachers.

Keywords: teaching practice, baccalaureate, young teachers of primary school, diagnostics of level of professional competence, competence-based approach.