The meaning of educational research method refers to an organized, planned and systematic way to conduct educational research and construct educational theories. It is a systematic research process with educational phenomena as the object, scientific methods as the means, following certain research procedures and acquiring knowledge of educational laws as the purpose.

Educational scientific research is not only a knowledge system (mode of thinking), but also a behavior rule (mode of behavior). A mature educational research method needs comprehensive promotion in two aspects.

The basic purposes and principles of educational research are as follows:

(1) principle of objectivity

(2) the principle of innovation

(3) the principle of integrating theory with practice