ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ НАВЧАЛЬНО-ВИХОВНОГО ПРОЦЕСУ ГУРТКА ЕКОЛОГО-НАТУРАЛІСТИЧНОГО ПРОФІЛЮ В ПОЗАШКІЛЬНІЙ ОСВІТІ

We have analyzed the features of environmental and naturalistic work in organizing and conducting the circle “Nature and Fantasy”, which has been functioning on the basis of Poltava city center of extracurricular education since 2014. Environmental and naturalistic direction of the circle “Nature and Fantasy” provides mastering the knowledge about the environment by students, formation of ecological culture, gaining knowledge and experience to solve environmental problems, involvement in practical environmental protection work and other biological  areas, building knowledge and skills in the fields of agriculture. It was found that verbal, visual andpractical methods take a significant place in the organization of educational classes. Unconventional forms of lessons such as excursions, walks, class trips, quizzes, games, research work, fairs, workshops, creative family business, exhibitions, quests and more have a considerable role.