FORMATION OF PERSONALITY THROUGH THE PRISM OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OF STUDENTS: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Purpose: to analyze the impact of environmentally oriented measures on the formation of environmental awareness among students of general education schools in Ternopil city. Materials and Methods. The research methods include surveys, analysis, synthesis, and generalization. Results. The impact of environmentally focused activities on the formation of environmental awareness among students of general education schools is a significant and multifaceted aspect of modern education. Lessons, projects, and events dedicated to ecology help students gain knowledge about the environment, environmental problems, and their causes and consequences. This contributes to the formation of awareness of the importance of preserving natural resources and biodiversity. Younger students are less interested in outdoor activities, but this interest increases with age. Students of all age groups are well aware of the harm that human activities can cause to nature. All surveyed students actively participate in nature conservation activities, particularly sorting waste with their parents and throwing plastic into designated bins. The highest interest in nature conservation was shown by students aged 15–17. Conclusions. Children’s awareness of environmental issues and rules of behavior in nature is high. The survey confirms students’ interest in learning about the environment and understanding the “nature-human” problem in the modern world. The ability to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills gained in the field of ecology to solve practical and theoretical tasks encountered in daily life plays a significant role in the formation of young people’s environmental awareness.