Geographer with completed pedagogical studies is qualified for the work of a teacher school for several subjects at various educational levels (namely elementary school and high school). One of these subjects is Meteorology and oceanography, which is a part of curriculum in Navigation officer program. In the following master thesis we have studied the opportunities for implementation of geographic didactic method in teaching subject Meteorology and oceanography. We have emphasized practical education, similar to field and cabinet work that is often used when teaching geography. The field and cabinet work was prepared in accordance with relevant curricular documentation. Theoretical basis for the lessons was acquired from specialized literature. The didactical method used is composed of the geographical method, frequently used field work method and modern pedagogical principle – formative assessment. Our aim was to prepare practical exercises, relevant for all subjects connected with meteorological or oceanographic topics. The prepared lessons were given to the 3rd year students, and evaluated after execution. The results of the evaluation have shown that the practical lessons are suitable for intended use in school. Positive feedback of the students as well as reached learning objectives, encourage geography teachers to include field and cabinet work into their programs.
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