The role of nature in the development of ecological-valeological competence of preschool children

Abstract

The article considers the problem of forming ecological-valeological competence of preschoolers as one of the important areas of modern education. The essence of this concept, its main components (cognitive, emotional-value and activity) and their relationship are determined. The importance of the natural environment in the process of educating ecological culture and health-preserving behavior in children is substantiated.

Modern pedagogical approaches and methods of using nature in the educational process are analyzed, in particular, integrated learning, natural observations, research activities, valeological exercises, ecological games. The role of state educational standards and programs in the development of an ecologically and valeologically conscious personality of a preschooler is considered.

Promising directions for the development of ecological and valeological education are outlined, including the introduction of innovative methods, the use of information technologies, the expansion of environmental practice in kindergartens, and active cooperation between educational institutions and the family.

The results of the study indicate that the formation of ecological and valeological competence of preschoolers is a necessary condition for raising a personality capable of responsibly treating their own health and the environment, which in the future will contribute to preserving the health of the nation and improving the ecological situation.