TRAINING STUDENTS IN THE METHODOLOGY OF CONDUCTING ECOLOGICAL AND CLIMATOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN THE PROCESS OF LEARNING

Abstract

This article presents the research works of fourth-year students of the educational program 6B01514-Geography on acquiring the necessary competencies and skills during the learning process by developing a project with an analysis of local climatological features and environmental factors using the Sokol-1M small weather station.

The objective of this paper is to shape students' understanding and knowledge regarding the distinct characteristics and primary features of ecological and climatological factors in the region under study. It also emphasizes teaching analytical, synthetic, and summarizing skills, problem identification, and comparison, all within the context of developing students' cognitive abilities during their learning process.Taking into account current educational needs, the concept of teaching aidshas become firmly established in the modern educator's mindset. Thus, the traditional teaching model, where professors or lecturers, responsible for the development of the course curriculum, play a central role, is being replaced by an approach that prioritizes student learning and practical skills. Upon concluding their study of the topic, students presented the project on the climatic characteristics of any given area and substantiated their findings based on the knowledge gained during their practical training on the subject.

An analysis of the importance of the project development method leads to the conclusion that students' project work contributes to the activation of cognitive activities, the development of creative abilities, the cultivation of professional competencies, the fostering of independence, the enhancement of research skills, and the development of personal qualities.