In fact, the theoretical scope of ideological and political education is wider than the other four disciplines of Marxist theory, or the discipline of ideological and political education is more special. "As an independent two disciplines, if you don't have your own basic theory and corresponding basic theoretical research, you can't stand as an independent discipline." [1] This determines that the research on ideological and political education should focus on expanding the breadth and depth, constantly reflect on it, and adjust the research orientation in a timely manner.

Secondly, judging from the formation of discipline theory, as we all know, the discipline of ideological and political education is a comprehensive discipline, which takes the basic theory of Marxism as the theoretical basis of the discipline, and draws on and absorbs the theoretical knowledge of pedagogy, politics, ethics, psychology, sociology, management and other disciplines. The discipline of ideological and political education, which is formed through reference, tolerance and integration, objectively requires further refinement and integration of the discipline itself, and this process undoubtedly requires in-depth efforts in basic theoretical research of the discipline. This can't be done by putting forward some new categories, or by creating some principles and designing various methods.

Third, from the nature of the discipline, the discipline of ideological and political education itself is not a self-enclosed discipline, but an open discipline. First, the application of the discipline of ideological and political education requires that the discipline research should be comprehensive, extensive and social, which also requires that the discipline research of ideological and political education should not only stay in the construction and improvement of the theoretical system of the discipline, but also show its unique functions and advantages in solving practical problems and promoting the application and development of the discipline. Secondly, the core of ideological and political education is political education, which is different from general school moral education and psychological education because it is social and extensive in practice. Ideological and political education is not only implemented in the specific field of schools, but also for the public, all kinds of people and different social fields. This requires that the research of ideological and political education should pay extensive attention to social reality, study various objects, grasp the dynamics and broaden the horizons.

Fourthly, judging from the clear function of the discipline, the realistic situation of the discipline requires the research of ideological and political education to pursue breadth and depth. At present, the effectiveness of ideological and political education,