THE ROLE OF OBSERVATIONS IN THE CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF JUNIOR SCHOOLCHILDREN

Abstract

The article highlights the importance of the method of observation in the educational process of teaching and educating primary school students, as well as during the acquaintance of students with the surrounding nature. The concept of observation as a method of teaching, its place in the organization of the educational process with younger students and the possibility of applying the method of observation during classes, walks and lessons-excursions are analyzed. Attention is paid to the role of observations during educational activities. It is brought to the attention of younger students that by observing a phenomenon or object of the environment, the child not only deepens his knowledge, but also thinks more actively, acquires certain skills and abilities in the protection and preservation of the environment, gains some experience. The optimal nature of the method of observation of objects and phenomena of nature by junior schoolchildren is characterized. Experimental and methodological research was based on psychological and pedagogical features characteristic of children of primary school age, and theoretical and practical questions were formulated in a form accessible to them. This approach promotes the development of creativity in younger students and a broader view of the world around them and understand it. Methods of acquaintance with various phenomena of the nature during observation of it are offered. The article provides some practical advice to primary school teachers, as well as reminders that student observations should be focused, continuous, consistent, systematic, coherent, and logical. Since the constitutive role in the organization of the method of observation in primary school belongs to the teacher, the article presents how he should teach primary school students to correctly, unmistakably observe the phenomena of nature, make certain generalizations and conclusions, show younger students local nature throughout beauty, complexity and dialectical unity, to develop in them interest and love for the surrounding world, nature, to instill in them skills of research and practical activity.