PRIMARY SCHOOL IN THE CONTEXT OF GROUP WORK, THE FORMATION OF AN ECOLOGICAL CULTURE OF STUDENTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53355/ZHU.2025.114.1.004Keywords:
ecological culture, elementary school, community work, environmental education, natureAbstract
This research paper is devoted to the formation of the ecological culture of primary school students. Club work is of particular importance in environmental education, as it fosters students' love of nature and teaches them to take a responsible approach to environmental problems. The research examines the basics of environmental culture, its components, as well as ways of environmental education and upbringing through community work in primary schools. Interactive methods, project work, nature tours and the organization of environmental actions are offered to form the ecological culture of students. The results of the study showed that the formation of an ecological culture changes the attitude of students to nature and increases their environmental literacy. This, in turn, will increase the responsibility of future generations for environmental problems and promote adherence to the principles of sustainable development. In order to achieve the formation of an ecological culture, such main directions as environmental education, increasing love for nature, and participation in solving environmental problems have been identified. The research reveals the scientific foundations of the formation of ecological culture and offers practical methods. Promotes the solution of environmental problems in society by increasing the environmental education of students. A brief description of the research methodology. The research used survey, observation, and analysis methods. Special tests and questionnaires can be developed to assess students' environmental culture. The results of the study show that environmental education programs are effective in improving the environmental culture of students. The attitude and level of involvement of students in environmental issues has significantly improved. The study shows the importance of forming an ecological culture and its role in solving environmental problems in society. The ecological culture of schoolchildren is the basis for increasing the responsibility of future generations for nature. The research results contain practical recommendations aimed at improving environmental education programs in schools, organizing the work of environmental clubs and circles, and improving the environmental culture of students.