THE PEDAGOGICAL HERITAGE OF EASTERN THINKERS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MODERN EDUCATION SYSTEM

Abstract

This article examines the pedagogical heritage of Eastern thinkers and its relevance to the development of the modern education system. The study analyzes classical educational ideas related to holistic personality development, moral upbringing, learner-centered instruction, and lifelong learning, and compares them with contemporary pedagogical concepts. The research demonstrates that many modern approaches — including competency-based education, collaborative learning, and humanistic pedagogy — have conceptual parallels in the works of scholars such as Al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, Al-Biruni, Yusuf Khos Khojib, and Alisher Navoi. Particular attention is given to the ethical orientation of education, the social responsibility of knowledge, and the role of the teacher as a moral guide. The findings indicate that integrating classical intellectual heritage into modern curricula enhances both academic effectiveness and value-based learning. The article concludes that the reinterpretation of traditional pedagogical principles in contemporary conditions contributes to balancing technological progress with humanistic educational goals.