CONCEPTUAL FUNDAMENTALS OF ECO-ORIENTED PEDAGOGICAL METHODS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Introduction. The article states that researchers in scientific works considered the use of pedagogical methods in the educational process, the use of eco-oriented pedagogical methods and analyzed foreign experience of environmental education, but not enough deep and comprehensive research on the conceptual principles of eco-oriented pedagogical methods in training future specialists. The purpose of the article is creating conceptual foundations of eco-oriented pedagogical methods in the training of future specialists as a specific process aimed at the purposeful acquisition of knowledge about the environment, healthy lifestyles, instilling the ability to find in the environment the means to realize human rights to health and environment. Methods. Psychological and educational literature analysis, analogy, induction and deduction were used. Results. Based on the study of progressive pedagogical ideas, theories, modern educational paradigms, the following leading methodological approaches to the development of eco-oriented pedagogical methods in vocational education are identified: systemic, competence, technological, activity and personality-oriented. The purpose, motives and actions of the concept of development and application of eco-oriented pedagogical methods in the professional training of future specialists are highlighted. The result of this concept is the behavioural readiness of the future specialists to perform professional duties, harmonize the relationship between man and nature (environment) and preserve the environment. Implementing the conceptual foundations of eco-oriented pedagogical methods in the training of future specialists as a specific process will significantly increase the level of knowledge of the environment, healthy lifestyles; instil the ability to find means to realize human rights to health and environment. Conclusion. As a generalization, it is possible to point out that the theoretical and methodological justification of the concept of development and application of eco-oriented pedagogical methods is a comprehensive development based on systemic, competence, technological activities and personality-oriented approaches to creating a concept for which a systematic approach approaches - theoretical and methodological strategy, and personality-oriented - practice-oriented tactics. Implementation of the conceptual foundations of eco-oriented pedagogical methods in the training of future specialists as a specific process will significantly increase the level of assimilation of knowledge about the environment, healthy lifestyles; instil the ability to find means to realize human rights to health and environment.