Model of the “Green School” with the use of an educational-experimental site in the formation of biological skills of students in rural schools in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Issue 56, 2024

Aktoty Kozhanova, Darkhan Orynbekov, Sholpan Khamzina, Bibenur Baidalinova, Rakhat Kurmanbayev

Received 23.09.2023, Revised 16.02.2024, Accepted 11.04.2024

https://doi.org/10.54919/physics/56.2024.179be8

Abstract

Relevance. The research activities of schoolchildren play a crucial role in their socialization and preparation for higher education, particularly in developing biological and environmental skills essential for understanding and preserving the natural world. This study focuses on identifying effective methods to foster these competencies among schoolchildren.

Purpose. This article aims to explore how extracurricular education, particularly through models like the “Green School” and educational and experimental sites, contributes to the formation of biological competencies in schoolchildren.

Methodology. The study examines the features of extracurricular learning, including the “Green School” model and educational and experimental sites. It explores the essence of biological and environmental skills, analyses the role of extracurricular activities in skill formation, and evaluates the teacher's influence on developing biological skills and the competencies required of modern biology educators.

Results. The research demonstrates the effectiveness of using educational and experimental sites and implementing the “Green School” model in enhancing schoolchildren's skills. It underscores the positive impact of these methods in fostering a love for nature, promoting environmental awareness, and cultivating the ability to explore and acquire knowledge about the natural world.

Conclusions. The findings support the integration of extracurricular activities like the “Green School” model and educational sites to enhance biological competencies among schoolchildren. This research is intended to assist biology and natural science teachers in rural secondary schools, improving their professional training and teaching methodologies. Additionally, the study encourages the development of students' appreciation for nature and their understanding of environmental preservation, thereby enriching their overall educational experience.

Keywords: project based learning; environmental education; training and experimental area; “Green School”

Suggested citation

Kozhanova A, Orynbekov D, Khamzina Sh, Baidalinova B, Kurmanbayev R. Model of the “Green School” with the use of an educational-experimental site in the formation of biological skills of students in rural schools in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Sci Herald Uzhhorod Univ Ser Phys. 2024;(56):1798-1807. DOI: 10.54919/physics/56.2024.179be8

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