THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVES

Authors

  • Oltiboyeva Kamola Sharofjon qizi Termiz University of Economics and Service Lecturer at the Department of Preschool and Primary Education

Keywords:

environmental consciousness, cognitive development, psychology, sustainability, education, critical thinking.

Abstract

This article explores the impact of environmental consciousness on cognitive development, emphasizing its psychological and educational significance. It examines how fostering environmental consciousness enhances problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making. Additionally, the study investigates how educational systems can integrate environmental awareness into curricula to cultivate responsible and engaged citizens. The findings indicate that embedding ecological education in learning processes improves cognitive abilities and promotes sustainable behavior.

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Published

2025-02-27

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): ACUMEN: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH

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THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVES. (2025). ACUMEN: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, 2(2), 399-402. https://universalpublishings.com/index.php/aijmr/article/view/10278