Education for and through Values from the Perspective of Folk Wisdom

Abstract

The article explores education for and through values from the perspective of folk wisdom, emphasizing the role of axiology in the educational process. It examines the fundamental objectives of value formation, from their appreciation, awareness, and internalization to their prioritization and application in resolving conflict situations. The paper integrates theoretical concepts from moral philosophy, and sociology, highlighting the importance of the educational and social environment in shaping value orientations. It underscores the potential of folk pedagogy, which through its collectivist, empirical, and syncretic dimensions contributes to the development of moral awareness and cultural identity. The principles of ethnopedagogy, the process of value internalization, and their relevance to the harmonious development of personality are discussed. In conclusion, the article argues that value-based education, supported by traditions and folk wisdom, is essential for the moral and spiritual strengthening of both the individual and society.

Keywords: moral values, folk wisdom, value internalization, traditional pedagogy, value orientations, personality development, intercultural education.