62 Originality. In the process of pedagogical practice, the main directions of pedagogical activity are considered: pedagogical, research, cultural and educational, project. The ways of improving the pedagogical practice in the context of the formation of the methodological competence of future teachers of geography are determined. Conclusion. Thus, pedagogical practice creates conditions that require the trainee to mobilize all the knowledge and skills obtained at the university, their use is

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... ntegrated taking into account specific goals and conditions of study. It is also an indispensable school for forming a teacher, the results of which depend on the stu-dents' understanding of the goals and objectives of the practice, the ability to fully and correctly combine various areas of pedagogical activity in a single educational process and the ability to conduct research work of a professional and pedagogical nature.