Literature research is to understand the historical background, course, experience and lessons of educational development by consulting and analyzing various literature materials. This research method mainly discusses the characteristics, modes and problems of education in different historical periods by collecting, sorting out and analyzing relevant documents, such as books, periodicals, newspapers and archives. Literature research can help us to deeply understand the historical background and development process of education and provide experience and enlightenment for modern education.
Field investigation is to understand the local educational situation and cultural traditions through in-depth practice, personal observation and interviews. This research method is mainly to understand the local education system, educational content and methods, as well as local cultural traditions and educational atmosphere through exchanges and interviews with local residents, teachers and students. On-the-spot investigation can help us deeply understand the local education situation and cultural traditions, and provide localized experience and enlightenment for modern education.
In the specific research process, these two research methods are not mutually exclusive, but can complement each other. Through the combination of literature research and field investigation, we can understand the historical development process and characteristics of education more comprehensively and provide more accurate and reliable basis for the reform and development of modern education.
The importance of historical research in education;
1. Understanding the evolution and inheritance of education: By studying the history of education, we can understand the development process of education, the evolution of educational ideas, and the inheritance of educational methods and systems. This helps us to understand the background and reasons of the current education system, so as to better understand and improve modern education.
2. Provide reference for education: Historical research can help us find out the problems and challenges existing in education in the past and the strategies to deal with them. This can provide reference for current education, help us avoid repeating the same mistakes, and provide experience and enlightenment for solving the challenges of modern education.
3. Reveal the law and development trend of education: Reveal the law and development trend of education through in-depth historical research. This will help us predict the future development of education, provide a basis for the formulation of educational policies, and help us better understand and respond to educational changes.