Integration of professional and ecological education students of civil engineering institute: Problems and prospects

Abstract

This article analyzes the problems associated with the ecologization of engineering education. Ecological competence is considered as an integral feature of ecological-oriented personality with ecological focused consciousness. According to the author, prospects for the development of ecological component in engineering education related with the introduction of an integrative approach. Singles out the main levels and directions of integration of professional and ecological education in the engineering institute. This article gives the data of empirical research of ecological consciousness of students - the future engineers. It gives the conclusion about the need of special educational activities for the formation of ecocentric environmental consciousness of students, taking into account the specifics of professional education.