Keyword: «spiritual and moral education»

The environmental project «Peasant Yard 7D», initiated by the Good Child Foundation, is aimed at developing the spiritual, moral and environmental education of children. The main mission of the project is to create a unique educational space where children and adults jointly study the basics of agricultural technology, ecology and crafts. The project contributes to the formation of environmental awareness, culture and responsibility for natural resources.

The author of the article suggests strategies for the development of patriotic education using the example of the work of MBOU «Etkulskaya SOSh». The work of the Cossack-oriented class is presented, based on the traditions of Cossack culture and the mandatory inclusion in extracurricular activities of studying the history and traditions of the Etkul Cossacks. The experience of working on spiritual and moral education and education of the younger generation through the following components is demonstrated: the student, the teacher, the educational environment and the parent.

This article examines the moral education of schoolchildren based on national values, a crucial task in today's world, where globalization and information technology are blurring boundaries. The relevance of this research topic stems from significant changes in the value orientations of today's youth, the lack of clear moral guidelines, and the strategic objective set in Decree No. 309 of the President of the Russian Federation dated May 7, 2024, on nurturing a harmoniously developed, patriotic, and socially responsible individual based on traditional Russian spiritual, moral, cultural, and historical values. A lack of comprehensive research proposing specific mechanisms and technologies for integrating national values into everyday school practice is noted, as well as challenges in implementing educational work, such as formalism and the lack of a methodological framework. The aim of this study is to identify the role of national values in the moral education of schoolchildren and determine the pedagogical conditions for its effective implementation. The study is based on a comprehensive, axiological, historical-pedagogical, and socio-functional methodological approaches. To achieve the stated goals, theoretical methods (analysis and synthesis, comparative analysis, deductive and inductive approaches, classification and systematization) and empirical methods were used. Among the empirical methods, pedagogical observation (to record moral qualities and attitudes toward national values) and anonymous surveys of schoolchildren and teachers (to identify the development of national value orientations and evaluate educational practices) were used. Interviews with parents and a study of student activity products were also conducted. The results of the study demonstrate the effectiveness of using national values for the moral education of schoolchildren. The survey of schoolchildren revealed that schoolchildren value patriotism but are weak in active advocacy and social activism. Teachers are aware of the importance of education, but they consider their methods to be ineffective and need to improve their qualifications. National values form the basis for the moral education of schoolchildren. The theoretical significance of this study lies in its complementarity with existing approaches to the moral education of schoolchildren, systematization of modern views, and highlighting the role of national values in the educational process. The practical significance of this work lies in the fact that its results can be used to develop curricula and extracurricular activities, as well as for teacher training.

Globalization and the digital transformation of society have an ambivalent impact on the value orientations of young people. On the one hand, they provide access to opportunities for intercultural exchange; on the other hand, they create risks of erosion of traditional values, spreading disinformation, developing virtual identities, and dependence on digital technologies. These trends allow us to consider the development of value orientations in modern youth as a complex and multifaceted process that requires reflection and study in contemporary realities. The aim of this article is identifying the influence of key factors on the development of values among modern youth. The research is based on a holistic approach to analyzing the factors influencing the development of value orientations, identifying new trends caused by the processes of globalization and digitalization. The study resulted in the identification of key factors, including: the family, which transmits sociocultural norms; the education system, which expands the cognitive field and encourages conscious choice of values; mass media, which has significant potential to influence youth's perception of social reality, especially in the context of the digitalization of the environment; reference groups, including peers, friends, authoritative figures, and opinion leaders, who have a direct impact on the development of identity and the acceptance of a specific value system; and the socio-economic environment, which determines opportunities and limitations, influencing the formation of pragmatic orientations and values related to material well-being and social mobility. The theoretical significance of this study lies in the systematization and deepening of scientific knowledge about the mechanisms of developing value orientations in a dynamically changing socio-cultural context. The practical significance of the study is due to the possibility of using the results obtained to develop and implement effective educational programs and strategies aimed at establishing positive value orientations in young people, contributing to successful socialization and integration into society, as well as strengthening the spiritual and moral foundations of society.

The article explores the formation of the Russian national character.