The basic principle of educational ecology is that previewing, attending classes (or experiments) and reviewing are an educational rhythm, and so are unit exams, mid-term exams, final exams, promotion exams and graduation exams. The rhythm of education exists objectively. Arranging education and teaching activities according to the normal operation mechanism of educational rhythm is helpful to improve the quality of education and teaching and promote the all-round development of students.

The ecological analysis of educational system is a research method of educational ecology, which pays attention to comprehensive connection, highlights overall value, emphasizes dynamic process and pursues sustainable development.

In Cremin's broad education view, the theoretical framework of educational ecology consists of three factors: educational structure, society and individual learners, and there is an interactive relationship among them. In a word, the viewpoint of "school, community and family are interrelated and interdependent" advocated by the theory of educational ecology and concentric circles provides enlightenment for studying educational problems from the whole social environment.