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What are the main research methods of pedagogy?
The main research methods of teaching theory are as follows:

1, investigation and research method

Through personal contact and extensive understanding of the current situation of education, researchers analyze and study the first-hand information obtained, and find some regular or inclined research methods.

2. Observation and research method

It is a scientific research method that people systematically investigate the objective things in the natural state through the senses and assistance in a purposeful and planned way, so as to obtain empirical facts. It has the characteristics of purpose, objectivity and initiative. Its characteristics are helpful to the selection and formation of research topics and to test the correctness of the original theoretical viewpoints.

3. Experimental research methods

A method to reveal the causal relationship between some variables by artificially controlling some factors. Its characteristics are to test the scientific and advanced nature of existing educational theories, improve the process and methods of education and teaching, provide the necessary foundation for discovering and revealing new educational characteristics and laws, test, adapt, transform and develop the introduced educational theories, and seek the operating procedures for applying new scientific theoretical hypotheses to practice.

4. Ethnography research methods

Also known as field research or qualitative research. It provides a complete and scientific description of the educational system, educational process and educational phenomenon in a specific situation. It emphasizes the experience of researchers, field research and situation, as well as the overall view of the problem.

Introduction to teaching theory;

Teaching theory, also known as teaching methods and teaching theory, is a science that studies the general laws of teaching. Pedagogy is an important branch of pedagogy, which includes the position and role of teaching in the whole educational activities, teaching objectives and tasks, the nature and laws of the teaching process, teaching principles, teaching contents, teaching methods, teaching organization forms, teaching means and teaching evaluation.

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