Minin Nizhny Novgorod State Pedagogical University
Abstract
The article explores the role of geographical education at the present stage, it examines the main problems. The causes underestimation of geography as a school subject and as a science. The role of the All-Russian public organization "Russian geographical society", activity which is aimed at the revival of geographical education at all levels. On the basis of analysis of the professional associations of teachers of geography in the regions of Russia, the conclusion about the need for the Association of Geography Teachers Nizhny Novgorod region. The purpose of the Association is to consolidate the forces of geography teachers to enhance the prestige of the teaching profession, professional development and deepening of inter-regional and international relations, improve geographic education of students in the direction of its humanization, humanization, education of youth in the spirit of the priority of human values, patriotism and citizenship. The Association aims to raise the status and quality of geography education in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Disclosed are the main directions of its activities as an educational and informational, scientific and methodological and research
