Formation of ecological culture of pupils during the biological excursions in nature.

Abstract

An important task of modern school is the development of pupils’ ecological culture. The article analyzes the essence of the concepts «culture» and «ecological culture», it designates the place of culture in the development of personality, defines the components of ecological culture (ecological knowledge, values and skills, environmental activities). One of the priorities of ecological culture is ecological education and upbringing of pupils of general education institutions. It has been determined that a school course of biology has the greatest potential for the development of ecological culture. The author emphasizes the significance of biological excursions in ecological education. It is offered to follow the motto «Head, Heart, Hands» during excursions in nature, which calls to involve in teaching not only the students’ mind but also their emotions and feelings, to form special abilities and skills directly in the natural environment.

Key words:

ecological culture, ecological education, excursions, a school course of biology.