Techniques for Fostering Religious Values among Primary School Students

No doubt, religious values prepare the ground for man’s sublimity and his felicity in this world and the next world. One of the important concerns of religious societies is how to foster these values among the present and future generations. The educational system is one of the most important institutions that has a fundamental role in the fostering of values. The present paper is based on documentary studies, using a descriptive-analytical method. It shows that it is necessary to cultivate children's cognitive, behavioral and affective aspects, taking into consideration their mental and psychological characteristics. Thus, the learners are motivated to learn and follow the religious teachings. Such dictions like story, allegory, question-and -answer method, constant practice, repetition, reward, etc. greatly contribute to the fostering of values.