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Four representative views on the origin of education
There are four representative views on the origin of education.

Theory of biological origin

It is believed that education is an instinctive behavior shared by humans and animals formed in the process of species evolution.

Theory of psychological origin

Education originally originated from the unconscious imitation of primitive humans with educational significance.

♂? Theory of labor origin

Labor creates human beings and society: the complexity of the labor process requires that the accumulated experience of human beings be passed on to the next generation through education. Archaeological and anthropological studies have proved that educational activities have existed since primitive times, and education is an eternal social phenomenon.

On the Origin of Social Practice

Education originated from people's social practice or social needs in primitive society.