The current paper features the following pressing issue: how to form a positive image of the region in schoolchildren at the lessons of regional geography. The authors emphasize the direct connection between the issue in question and the sustainable development of the region in the future. The authors point out that the crucial role belongs to the interaction between schools and universities in preparing students for practical activities in the conditions of sustainable development of regions. The paper offers methodical techniques that increase the effi of formation of a positive image of the region during a school course of local geography. The techniques are demonstrated with specific examples that may be used in teaching local geography. The paper enumerates the educational institution the Kemerovoregion that act as sites of formation of a positive image of the region among students in the aspect of sustainable development. It is noted that such methods aid the development of students’ independence and establish connections between disciplines.
positive image of the region, geography, local geography, sustainable development, Kemerovo region, methodical techniques, interaction between schools and universities
