EDUCATION OF CRITICAL THINKING ON NATURE LESSONS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

In the article is represented and discussed the education of pupils critical thinking due on nature lessons. Introduced with practical pedagogical practice oriented to contemporary education. Critical thinking is discussed through three aspects: a) relating pupils’ theoretical knowledge and practical activities; b) using contemporary educational methods oriented to pupils; c) through relating social and natural environments and the impact to each other. Also in the article is actualized pupils’ experiential learning by analysing the real pedagogical practical examples conducted by pupils. The core of the article is that educational activities through nature lessons refers to transition from traditional to the curriculum-oriented to the contemporary education, oriented to pupils and society needs and relation. Key words: education of critical thinking, nature lessons, pedagogical practical activities.