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METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHING MEDICINAL PLANTS IN
BOTANY LESSONS
Ismailov Khurshid Esirgapovich
pffdok (PhD), Academic Lyceum of Tashkent State Agrarian University
Abstract:This article discusses the role of medicinal plants in increasing
students' interest in biology. At the same time, it highlights the idea of cultivating
qualities such as responsibility for nature conservation and a sense of responsibility
for nature conservation in students through the cultivation of medicinal plants in an
educational experimental plot.
Keywords:Education, upbringing, nature, educational experimental plot,
biology, medicinal plants, cognitive activity.
In accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, education that
meets the interests of the student as a free and self-determined individual, his
aspirations and needs for knowledge is of particular importance in the rapid
development of science and technology, the demand of society for knowledgeable
and intelligent people, and the need for educated people who are quick-thinking,
capable of managing and thinking independently in managing society. The role of
school biology education in finding solutions to these problems is extremely
important. At present, in the process of rapid development of science and
technology, humanity is facing a natural conflict, which leads to the emergence of
ecological crises in nature.
The direct reason for this is the lack of deep knowledge about nature, the
lack of proper attitude to nature protection, people's indifference to nature, and in
some cases, a barbaric attitude towards nature. It is clear from this that the need
arises to form harmonious relations between man and nature. The correct approach
to improving education is to organize the educational process based on the selection
of methods and teaching aids formed on the basis of scientifically based views, and
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goal-oriented education is a process organized on the basis of mutual cooperation
between the teacher and the learner. The educational process in this direction leads
to the formation of knowledge and skills related to the scientific worldview of
learners.
In pedagogical psychology, it is emphasized that the basic laws of learning
are: perception-thinking-remembering-application-checking the results, and the
knowledge and skills acquired on the basis of these stages are implemented by each
student individually under the guidance of a teacher through the student's mental
activity and work. The cognitive activity of schoolchildren is expressed in the pursuit
of knowledge, overcoming the difficulties that arise during this process, and
mobilizing their voluntary actions and available energy to the maximum extent
during mental activity.
V. A. Sukhomilinsky noted: “Nature is a powerful tool for influencing the
upbringing of a child, a wonderful way of learning, we only rarely use its beneficial
effects, we must master it.” Nature is the most powerful tool for activating the
cognitive activity of students. Not a single, even the most successful lesson, can
replace direct communication with nature.
The biology of medicinal plants and their healing properties have long been
of interest to everyone. Therefore, organizing biology lessons, extracurricular
activities in biology, and activities related to medicinal plants in clubs play an
important role in cultivating students' interest in science and attitudes such as a
proper attitude towards nature. Medicinal plants have also been reflected in poems
and stories. For example, the poem "Mena Odosi", written in the 10th century,
describes the healing properties of more than 100 medicinal plants. Medicinal plant
care in the experimental field provides schoolchildren with the opportunity to
familiarize themselves with representatives of different families and ecological
groups of plants, the conditions for growing medicinal plants, the beneficial
properties of medicinal plants, and instills in students a sense of responsibility for
nature conservation and the protection of nature, and helps to form nature
conservation skills. Plant care also allows students to organize phenological
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observations of plant growth and development and understand what this process
depends on, to have solid knowledge about which part of the plant has medicinal
properties, and to gain knowledge about the life forms of some medicinal plants:
burgun (red ribbon), chamomile, and yarrow, which are annual herbs, and yarrow,
sage, mint, and yarrow, which are perennial herbs. The work carried out on the
creation of “medicinal plant gardens” in the educational experimental plots allows
students to better study the plants growing in the local area and gain better
knowledge about phytocenoses. During the study of medicinal plants, students
create a card file (computer database) of plants planted in the educational
experimental plot and enter the following information about the species into this
database: systematic position, morphological classification of the species with the
addition of herbariums, as well as reproduction, indicating the distribution areas of
the species (for this, an atlas of medicinal plants can be used): the number of
medicinal plants in the student's area of residence (especially protected and rare
species); the history of the use of this plant in medicine in different countries; which
part of the plant is medicinal and at what time it should be collected; the use of the
plant as a medicine in medicine and folk medicine; other uses (as an ornamental
plant, as a food); myths and legends about this plant can be included. Based on the
skills acquired as a result of mastering additional literature, students prepare
abstracts on various sections of "Plants", including medicinal plants.Based on
research conducted in the medicinal plants department of the school's experimental
plot, it was determined what positive emotions are formed in students when they
interact with nature, their observation skills, and their interest in studying nature.
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