Tutoring activities in higher education institutions (HEIs) are crucial for fostering academic success, personal growth, and overall student engagement. However, traditional tutoring methods often fail to meet the demands of modern students, who require innovative and flexible support systems. This article examines methods for developing creative approaches in tutoring practices within HEIs. The study identifies strategies such as gamification, digital tools, personalized mentoring, and collaborative learning as effective methods for enhancing tutors’ creativity. Data collected through surveys, interviews, and observations indicate that creative tutoring approaches improve student engagement by 40% and retention rates by 25%. The findings underscore the importance of institutional support, training, and resources in empowering tutors to adopt these methods effectively.  

creative Tutoring, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), gamification, personalized Mentoring, collaborative Learning, digital tools in Education, student Engagement, academic outcomes

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