FORMATION OF METHODOLOGICAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF GEOGRAPHY

Abstract

The article reflects the features of methodological training of future teachers of geography in higher education institutions. The purpose of the article is to form the methodological competence of future teachers of geography, which would meet modern requirements for the training of specialists in higher education institutions. Methodological approaches (systemic, personality-oriented, competence-oriented, activity-based, contextual, environmental) and principles of methodical training (scientific, professional orientation, integrativeness, coherence, connection of theory and practice, consciousness and activity, systematicity and sequence, strengthening creative orientation, variability, personal orientation). The components of methodological competence, such as methodological knowledge, methodological skills, pedagogical reflection  are revealed  their mastering by students during the study of the discipline "Methods of teaching geography" and during pedagogical practice is shown. Certain difficulties of students in mastering methodological knowledge and skills are outlined and a number of organizational and pedagogical measures that will contribute to the formation of methodological competence are identified on their basis. The purpose of training is defined as the formation of methodological competence of the future teacher of geography. A description of the process of formation of methodological competence of students - future teachers of geography through various forms of education (lectures, seminars, practical classes), independent research and teaching activities.