Abstract

The article substantiates the expediency of using game methods in the lessons «I explore the world» in accordance with the reform of the « New Ukrainian School». The author identifies the need for professional development of primary school teachers in connection with the modernization of the scientific and educational space. Rapid changes in the social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental spheres of the world presuppose rapid adjustment of the country's legal framework. The new Ukrainian school is implementing a reform at the primary school level through updated curriculum content. The modern updated curriculum of the integrated course «I explore the world» provides for the improvement of forms, methods, means of teaching applicants. The main ideas of the Concept «New Ukrainian School» open promising areas that require a new way of thinking and acting, namely: pedagogy of partnership, new standards and learning outcomes, autonomy of school and teacher, readiness for innovation. The formula of methodical competence of a primary school teacher includes methodical creativity and methodical mobility. An innovative approach to teaching an integrated course «I explore the world» through the introduction of game methods contributes to: the harmonious holistic development of students, the creation of educational cognitive creative environment, allows you to effectively teach integrated knowledge. During the game, the modern holistic picture of the world is assimilated and reflected in the minds of students based on values, research behavior, a system of knowledge about nature based on sensory experience. During business games with children in the lessons «I explore the world» simulation games affected the ability to argue, as well as to visualize and present their own conclusions with the help of technical means. The specifics of the use of simulation games in lessons involves careful teacher training at all stages of the game: analysis of the content of the textbook «I explore the world», defining tasks and objectives, selection of teaching aids and types of independent work, thinking about stimulating game participants. The effectiveness of play situations is determined by the maximum approximation of them to the realities of life based on the individual experience of the child.

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