APPLICATION OF IMPROVING TEACHING METHODS OF NATURAL SCIENCES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Keywords:
primary education, natural sciences, teaching methodology, constructivism, competency, experiment, observation, digital learning, integration, ecological awareness, project based learning.Abstract
This article provides a scientific analysis of the theoretical and practical foundations of improving teaching methods of natural sciences in primary school. The cognitive development characteristics of young learners, as well as the influence of constructivist and competency based approaches on the teaching of natural sciences, are examined in detail. The article explains the role of experimental learning, digital technologies, observation methods, interdisciplinary integration, and project based activities in primary education. It also discusses how improved methodologies contribute to the development of scientific thinking, ecological awareness, independent reasoning, and the ability to apply knowledge in real life situations. The study concludes that modernized teaching methods play a significant role in increasing the quality of primary education.