PECULIARITIES OF STIMULATING COGNITIVE ACTIVITY OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS BY MEENS OF COLOUR THERAPY

Abstract

The article reveals the necessity of careful planning of colour schemes in the process of creating sensory zones and a virtual informational and educational environment for elementary school students. The article emphasizes that the correct algorithm of creating sensory zones allows excluding the risk of emotional exhaustion and nervous system depletion. The author has considered the possibilities of the effect of colour using on child’s sensory-cognitive development. It has been established that younger school age is the sensitive period for developing creative thinking skills, which is essential when forming cognitive interest.This article highlights the benefits of dividing a sensory space into areas, especially for children with special educational needs. When designing a sensory space, it is necessary to consider various factors to optimise students learning, such as lighting, escape spaces, equipment, etc.The development of a virtual informational and educational environment is based on innovative approach. Lacking complex and structured actions concerning main directions of creating a virtual learning space has been interfering with the innovative strategies implementation. The article presents the range of innovative technologies to improve the educational quality. The author explains how the presence of a large number of visual aids and educational materials facilitates students’ sensory enrichment.Based on research factors, that determine the peculiarities of colour perception, the expedience of introducing creative approach elements to features selection of colour palettes of the modern classrooms and providing quality functional and aesthetic design of a virtual informational and educational environment have been justified. Keywords: colour; colour therapy; cognitive activity; sensory environment; a virtual educational environment; learning space; elementary school students; innovative technologies; sensory development; colour perception.