«Ecological tale» as the means of eco-ethical notions formation in the primary school children.

Abstract

The article deals with psychological-pedagogical basis of environmental education and upbringing, formation of eco-ethical notions in the primary school children; it defines the role of the ecological tale in this process, justifies the practicability of using the ecological tale in the course of “Ecology of the native land”. The authors suggest the technique of giving a lesson of fairy-tale type “Influence of man on the environment”, educational lesson “Harmony of man and nature” with participation of Mary and Bear and moral conversation “Be rich as Earth”.

Key words:

environmental education and upbringing, eco-ethical notions, ecological tale.