Interactive Geography Lessons

Eneja Baloh
eneja.baloh@gmail.com
Osnovna šola Lucija

Povzetek

Kakovosten pouk predstavlja temeljni in nenadomestljiv dejavnik optimalnega razvoja učencev. Da ga zagotovimo pri vsakem učencu, moramo izhajati predvsem iz otrokovega predznanja, njegovih predstav in idej. Model kognitivno-konstruktivističnega pouka, pri katerem učenec sam ob različnih aktivnih metodah in dejavnostih gradi svoje znanje in ga uporabi v novih situacijah, najbolje zagotavlja načelo individualizacije poučevanja, s tem pa tudi učenja. Učenec sam usmerja svoj učni proces, zato lahko spremlja svoj napredek in vrednoti svoje dosežke. Interaktivni pouk je udejanjenje konstruktivističnega modela, saj k aktivnim metodam poučevanja dodaja razsežnosti informacijsko-komunikacijske tehnologije. Z didaktično osmišljeno rabo i-table, spletne učilnice, učnih simulacij, učno-didaktičnih iger in drugih interaktivnih multimedijskih e-gradiv lahko pri pouku učinkoviteje sprožimo učenčeve miselne procese, jih individualiziramo in s tem olajšamo spoznavni proces. Pri pouku geografije je to za razumevanje in spoznavanje naravnih in družbenih procesov ter njihovih korelacij v pokrajini še zlasti pomembno.  

Ključne besede: konstruktivizem, geografija, interaktivni pouk, IKT.

Abstract

Quality teaching is fundamental and irreplaceable factor in the optimal development of students. In order to provide it for each student, we must come primarily from the child's prior knowledge, their perceptions and ideas. Cognitive – constructivist model of instruction best guarantees the principle of individualization and personalization of teaching and hence learning because a student himself at various active methods and activities builds his knowledge and uses it in new situations. Learner himself directs his learning process, so he can monitor his progress and evaluates his achievements. Interactive teaching is the realization of the constructivist model, since it adds the dimensions of ICT development to the active methods of teaching. By teaching with i-boards, virtual classroom, learning simulations, learning-teaching games and other interactive multimedia, e-learning materials in the classroom can be more effective for students' thought and cognitive processes. It is especially important in geography lessons to understand and learn about the natural and social processes and their correlations in the region.

Key words: constructivism, geography, interactive learning, ICT