The scientific and pedagogical project «Intellect of Ukraine»: features of teaching geography in the 9th form

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to highlight the features of teaching geography in the 9th form in the scientific and pedagogical project «Intellect of Ukraine». The practical basis of the research is the experience in the development and publication of textbooks-notebooks with a printed basis. They are one of the main components of the educational and methodological complex in geography. The set consists of a notebook with a printed basis for working in the classroom and two notebooks for completing homework, as well as handouts, tests, guidelines for teachers, information and communication technologies (ICT) support of lessons. Main material. The author has analysed the implementation of the project from primary to high school. Features of teaching geography in project classes are illustrated and active methods of teaching geography are considered in the paper. The algorithm of some modern methods of teaching geography is presented with examples of practical work and research. The geographical competencies acquired by students are listed, considering the structure of home work. There are tasks by level of complexity, tests, mini-projects, research, and advanced tasks. Also, tasks for preparing for external independent assessment (EIT), compiled in accordance with the current program of external independent assessment in geography. To test the knowledge, skills and abilities of ninth graders, test papers have been developed, specifying the structure and evaluation of control works. The process of implementation of educational and methodological support, in particular, notebooks with a printed base, created during the project implementation, is considered. Conclusions. The article highlights the importance of visualization of educational material through ICT. The use of them contributes to a more successful assimilation of the material, supports interest in geography. To improve the teaching of geography in experimental classes, educational and methodological complexes are annually updated by creative teams of geographers and practicing teachers. The analysis of school performance has showed that students in project classes show better results compared to students in regular classes, which confi rms the importance of continuing the work of the all-Ukrainian scientifi c and pedagogical project «Intellect of Ukraine».