Abstract
<jats:p>This article analyzes the issue of using methods for developing critical and creative thinking in improving students’ quality of education. The modern education system requires students not only to acquire knowledge but also to be able to properly analyze, apply it, and generate new ideas. Critical thinking teaches students to explore information in depth, compare arguments, and make logical conclusions. Creative thinking, in turn, fosters innovative approaches and original solutions in the educational process. The study focuses on the methods applied in pedagogical practice to develop critical and creative thinking: debates, problem-based learning, case studies, project work, brainstorming, and interactive technologies. These methods encourage students’ active participation, independent thinking, and practical application of knowledge. In the context of Kyrgyzstan, the use of such approaches not only improves students’ education quality but also aims at preparing competitive specialists in the global educational space. The research findings demonstrate that systematic development of critical and creative thinking enhances students’ competencies and contributes to improving the quality of education.</jats:p>