THE ESSENCE AND CONTENT OF THE CONCEPT OF ECOLOGICAL COMPETENCE IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Abstract
this article examines the theoretical essence of environmental competence in preschool children, its structural components, and pedagogical content. Environmental competence is considered an essential factor in developing a conscious attitude toward nature, as well as ecological knowledge, skills, and values in children. The study highlights the importance of environmental education in preschool education systems, its organization based on modern pedagogical approaches, and its role in shaping ecological culture. The necessity of the integrated development of cognitive, emotional, and activity-based components of
environmental competence is also substantiated.
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