The article deals with the description of formation of new pedagogical ideas, new directions in their development, conducting pedagogical research, and updating the general pedagogical methodology required in the education of the young generation. In the paper, main directions of the development of pedagogical ideas in Karakalpakstan during the independence years were analyzed. Also, the article describes the works of Oserbay Alewov, a scientist who made a great contribution to the enrichment of the science of the history of pedagogy by analyzing the historical development of the Karakalpak people, the formation and development of views on education and upbringing in these historical conditions. The article gives information on the main trends and ideas of the development of pedagogical ideas in the scientific research works of Professor Ó. Álewov, views on the study of the history of pedagogy, folk pedagogy, and traditions.