VOUCHER FORM AS A TOOL FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF RECEIVED EDUCATION

Abstract

. Different views on the process of reforming the national education system are considered. The voucher form is analyzed in more detail as a tool for improving the quality of education. Theoretical sources on directions of reforming the national education are analyzed. The focus of the study is on one of the tools for obtaining education, which has not yet been widely used in our country – educational vouchers. Advantages and disadvantages of the voucher system are highlighted. An overview of the positive and negative aspects of the voucher system of education is given. The conclusion is made about the main drawback of the voucher system, which consists in deepening the stratification both among students and within society. This is especially dangerous for the Russian mentality based on the principles of collectivism. It is concluded that the voucher system can best be implemented in the system of additional education, and not only in relation to retraining of teachers. Taking into account that professional development is a mandatory requirement for many professions, and educational institutions differ in the level of educational services provided, the voucher system will allow students of such courses to choose a university where the efficiency and quality of retraining is highest. In addition, there are certain prospects for the introduction of vouchers in master’s program, where in-depth training is taking place. At the same time, the voucher system in general and secondary vocational education, as well as in education for bachelors is risky because of the ambiguous results of such experiment in the world, and will also require large financial and human resources.