Development of patriotism as a basis for the formation of national values in primary school students

The purpose of this study is to identify effective methods and forms of patriotic education aimed at developing national values. The objectives to achieve this goal are as follows: ? to provide an essential definition of the terms "patriotism" and "national values"; ? to analyze the historical and cultural foundations of patriotic education in Russia; ? to describe modern methods and forms of patriotic education. This article examines the essential characteristics of the terms "patriotism" and "national values," analyzes the historical and cultural foundations of patriotic education in Russia, and describes modern methods and forms of patriotic education. The study examines the role of patriotic education in developing a system of moral guidelines and spiritual values in primary school students. The author bases this study on the essence of patriotic education, which consists of instilling in children a sense of pride in their homeland, a desire to preserve its distinctive features, and increase its riches. National values are viewed as the most important moral values and ethical principles embedded in the traditions of the Russian people and ensuring the successful development of the country. The study revealed the essence and significance of fostering national values in primary school students, examined the pedagogical aspects of fostering pride in one's homeland, respect for the history, culture, and traditions of the people, and defined the principles for organizing educational work aimed at strengthening the national identity of primary school students. The identified pedagogical conditions contribute to the effective development of national values in primary school students through patriotic education, carried out through the teaching of subjects and educational activities in primary school.

primary school student, patriotic education, national values, cultural and moral norms, patriotism, universal human values