Abstract:

At present, the educational process applies more and less emphasis on the understanding of geographical patterns and relations between individual components of the landscape sphere. Within the teaching of geography is therefore necessary to apply practical activities which give to the students a better picture of the landscape as a whole composed of smaller components that are interconnected. It is necessary to choose the appropriate methods, means and forms of educational work in relation to individual and age specificities of students. One suitable method is to approach from near to far, which means that the process of local (topical) to the regional or national level. Through activities in familiar terrain e.g. around the school or residence, students can more easily understand the individual context and connection. The aim of the paper is therefore to suggest specific activities in teaching the geography of the local landscape, which are applicable to various localities in Slovakia, but also in the world and usable in interdisciplinary relationships.

Keywords:

Geographic excursion, teaching of the regional landscape geography, educational process.