Innovative approach in the process of forming ecological competence in elementary school students using geoinformation technologies

Abstract

The relevance of the issue of an innovative approach to the process of forming environmental competence in primary school students is related to the use of geographic information technologies.
It is established that education, cultural development and upbringing of citizens are closely related to the environmental safety of society. At the global level, the entire system of environmental education and upbringing needs to be expanded, improved and modernized on the basis of continuity, systematicity and coherence.
It has been found that the teacher always plays a key role in shaping the environmental competence of future generations. Therefore, the professional training of student, that are the future teachers, their environmental education, culture, readiness to carry out environmental, ecological and naturalistic work with students, as well as civic position and environmental competence are an integral part of the professional training of teachers.
The article outlines the transformation processes of geographic information systems from a highly specialized research tool to a method of teaching natural sciences in schools, both globally and in Ukraine in particular.
The components necessary for the introduction of geographic information systems in the educational process are identified: students should be prepared to work with the latest technologies; teachers should be ready to implement modern methods and approaches in teaching; schools should have the technical ability to use GIS in the educational process; at the legislative level, there should be real support for schools in the process of transition to new teaching technologies.
The SWOT-analysis showed the problems of full implementation of GIS in primary education. We see the solution to this problem in the introduction of compulsory GIS courses in higher education institutions and in-service training courses. This will provide teachers with up-to-date knowledge and skills in working with geographic information systems. In addition, it is important to demonstrate to teachers the practical application of GIS in educational institutions, which will help them understand the real possibilities of these technologies and contribute to more effective use of GIS in the educational process.