DEVELOPING MOTIVATION FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ACTIVITY IN THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF TECHNOLOGIES

Abstract

The article examines the problem of developing motivation for environmentally responsible activity in the process of professional training of future technology teachers. The relevance of the study is determined by the need to form environmentally competent teachers capable of implementing the principles of sustainable development and environmental education in their professional activities. Based on the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature, the essence of motivation, motives, environmental values, and their role in shaping environmentally responsible behavior is clarified. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between environmental values and internal motivation as key factors in the development of environmental competence.

The study substantiates the importance of increasing students’ motivation for environmentally responsible activity as a pedagogical condition for developing environmental competence. The article characterizes the value-motivational component of environmental competence and highlights the role of environmental values in fostering responsible attitudes toward nature and environmental problem-solving.

The effectiveness of various pedagogical means aimed at developing students’ motivation is revealed. These include environmental educational trainings, participation in environmental projects, campaigns and initiatives, activities of the student scientific club “Upcycling,” and practical training with environmental content. It is shown that the implementation of these forms and methods contributes to students’ emotional involvement in environmental activities, promotes reflection, enhances environmental awareness, and strengthens their readiness for environmentally responsible professional practice.

The findings indicate that the development of motivation for environmentally responsible activity should be considered a key component of the professional training of future technology teachers and an important prerequisite for the successful formation of their environmental competence.

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