"THE ROLE OF NATIONAL VALUES AND PATRIOTIC EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLING"

Abstract

This article explores the importance of instilling national values and patriotic education in primary school students. It emphasizes the role of education in shaping a child's identity, cultural consciousness, and love for their homeland from an early age. The article analyzes pedagogical approaches to integrating national heritage, traditions, and respect for state symbols into the learning process. Practical methods and activities that promote patriotism, civic responsibility, and national pride are discussed, with a focus on age-appropriate strategies. The research highlights the significance of cultural education in the moral and spiritual development of students in the early years of schooling.