INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITY OF THE PRESCHOOL TEACHER IN FORMING ECOLOGICAL CULTURE AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE CONDITIONS
Keywords:
ecological culture, climate change, preschool education, educator, innovative pedagogy, environmental education, STEAM approach, ecological competence.Abstract
This article analyzes the impact of climate change as a global environmental problem and examines the current issues of developing ecological culture among preschool children. The study highlights the opportunities for fostering environmental awareness, ecological thinking, and a responsible attitude toward nature through the innovative pedagogical activities of preschool educators, the use of modern educational technologies, the STEAM approach, and interactive teaching methods. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of environmental education is directly related to the professional competence, pedagogical skills, and innovative practices of educators. The article substantiates the importance of implementing innovative pedagogical approaches in preschool educational institutions to enhance children's ecological culture and support sustainable development goals.
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