Different goals. Education rectification refers to correcting all kinds of unhealthy practices and violations of law and discipline through ideological education and behavioral norms for cadres and the masses, so as to promote civilization and progress and maintain social stability. Education rectification is a normal and long-term work, which needs to be carried out in depth. Theme education is an educational activity aimed at specific problems, goals and tasks in a specific period, which is usually initiated by the central government or local governments. The purpose of theme education is to strengthen the theoretical study and consciousness of cadres and promote the implementation of work.