TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPING METACOGNITIVE SKILLS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

This article explores the pedagogical technologies aimed at developing metacognitive skills in primary school students through environmental education and upbringing. In modern educational systems, the formation of environmentally responsible and intellectually independent learners has become one of the leading priorities. Metacognitive skills enable learners to regulate, monitor, evaluate, and improve their own cognitive activities. Environmental education, due to its interdisciplinary and practice-oriented nature, creates favorable conditions for the development of such skills. The article analyzes theoretical foundations, pedagogical approaches, interactive technologies, and innovative methods that contribute to the integration of ecological education with metacognitive learning processes. The study also highlights the role of teachers, reflective practices, project-based learning, and STEAM technologies in enhancing pupils’ self-awareness and independent thinking abilities.