Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the methodological approaches and didactic principles for preparing future primary school teachers to foster national values among students. The main goal of the study is to identify the methodological underpinnings for training prospective primary school teachers to instill national values in learners, scientifically substantiate their interrelationship, and demonstrate how they can be applied in pedagogical practice. The paper defines the content and implementation features of these methodological approaches, examines the consistent application of didactic principles, and elucidates how both methodological approaches and didactic principles can be used in an integrated manner. A survey was administered to students as part of the research, revealing that they have an insufficient understanding of national values, as well as limited mastery of the relevant methodological approaches and didactic principles of teaching. Moreover, while most respondents acknowledge the importance of teaching national values, they emphasize the need for both material and methodological resources to ensure its effective incorporation. The findings confirm the effectiveness of a comprehensive use of ethnopedagogical, cultural, axiological, and activity-based approaches, along with the high efficiency of innovative technologies. The article concludes that enhancing a national values-based system of primary education not only improves the quality of education but also contributes to boosting the professional competence of future teachers.