The System for Developing the Characteristics of National Character in Future Teachers Through Folk Pedagogy

Abstract

This article examines the system for developing the characteristics of national character in future teachers through folk pedagogy. The relevance of the topic is determined by the need to prepare future teachers who possess not only professional knowledge and methodological competence, but also national consciousness, moral maturity, respect for cultural heritage and the ability to transmit national values to younger generations. Folk pedagogy reflects the centuries-old educational experience of the people and includes traditions, customs, oral creativity, proverbs, fairy tales, rituals, family upbringing, labor education and moral norms. These pedagogical resources play an important role in developing such characteristics of national character as patriotism, diligence, honesty, respect for elders, humanism, tolerance, responsibility and social solidarity. The article analyzes the theoretical foundations, structural components and pedagogical conditions of a system aimed at developing national character in future teachers through folk pedagogy. The study is based on cultural-historical, axiological, competency-based and activity-based approaches. The results show that the systematic use of folk pedagogy in teacher education contributes to the formation of value-based thinking, professional responsibility, national self-awareness and pedagogical readiness to apply cultural heritage in educational practice. The article concludes that folk pedagogy should be integrated into the content, methods and practical activities of teacher training as an important factor in developing national character.