Traditional games as a pedagogical strategy for the strengthening of cultural values in the community

Abstract

This research titled "Traditional Games as a Pedagogical Strategy for Strengthening Cultural Values in the Las Piñas Community" focused on evaluating the effectiveness of traditional games in promoting values such as respect, cooperation, honesty, and a sense of belonging among students. Using a quantitative, non-experimental, applied approach, a representative sample of 321 households from the Piña Norte and Piña Sur sections was selected. Questionnaires and participant observations were employed. The main instrument used was the “Estrategias Pedagógicas para el Fortalecimiento de Valores a través de Juegos Tradicionales en Educandos de Educación Inicial”, by Bracho and Bracho (2020). The results showed that 85% of participants perceived an increase in respect, 78% in cooperation, 74% in honesty, and 81% in a sense of belonging. The integration of traditional games into the educational curriculum is recommended as an effective strategy for the holistic development of students and the preservation of cultural identity.