FORMATION OF COGNITIVE MOTIVATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Abstract

The article considers a question of how to form cognitive motivation in primary school children using extracurricular activities. The author of the article emphasizes that cognitive interest is the basis for the formation of a stable desire of a child to get acquainted with new facts. This type of interest manifests itself in cognitive activity aimed at mastering the content of academic subjects and the methods (skills and abilities) necessary for the student to master new knowledge. In the paper, the author notes contribution of both foreign and Russian scientists to the study of this problem. When organizing extracurricular activities of younger schoolchildren, it is important to take into account children’s susceptibility to new knowledge and social experience, which dictates the requirements for the forms and methods of organizing extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities are allowed to use not only interesting materials, but also various ways of organizing cognitive activity, which in itself is a very effective factor in encouraging students to cognitive activity.