valuating the Olympic Values Education Culture of Primary School Students (6-10 Years) from the Perspective of Their Teachers
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- Evaluation - Olympic Educational Values - Olympic CultureAbstract
The researchers conducted the current study with the aim of evaluating the educational culture of Olympic values among primary school students aged 6-10 years, represented by the values of (excellence, friendship, respect) and the associated values they include, and analysing the impact of these values on their behaviour inside and outside school. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach and was applied to a sample size of (144) male and female teachers from primary schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using a questionnaire to measure the extent of students' understanding of the Olympic values and their application of them in their daily lives. The results showed a gap between theoretical knowledge and applied behaviour of the Olympic values among primary school students, as students demonstrate some positive behaviours associated with the Olympic values despite their weak theoretical understanding. The researchers recommend the need to design and include clear and integrated educational programs for the Olympic values in the school curricula, considering the age characteristics of primary school students, and increasing the number of school activities and competitions that promote Olympic values through practical application, such as fair competition, cooperation, respect, and group integration.
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