Educational research mainly includes theoretical research, applied research and development research, macro research, meso research and micro research, interpretive approach, comprehensive research and creative research. This paper will deeply discuss the classification and research methods of educational research to help readers better understand educational research.

fundamental research

Basic theoretical research is to reveal the essence of educational phenomena, clarify the objective laws of education, summarize the basic theoretical principles of education, and develop and improve educational theories.

application research

Applied research is a scientific experiment and technical research aimed at specific practical application goals, and applied research in education has practical application value.

Macroscopic research

Macro-research is a holistic, comprehensive and systematic study of the education system on a large scale, including the relationship between education and the outside world and the comprehensive problems within education.

Mesoscopic research

Meso-research is an educational scientific research in a range, a field, a front and a department between macro-research and micro-research.

microexamination

Micro-research is a specific and detailed study of a single factor in education based on the reality of education and teaching.