Educational principle is the foundation of educational research, which is based on the complex phenomenon of education, including the possibility, essence, basic form, function, approach and scope of education, and puts forward systematic and clear suggestions or opinions according to the research results so that educators can understand or follow them.
Judging from the meaning of the principle, there should be several explanations: it refers to the basic or original truth or law, from which other truths and laws can be deduced; Basic ideas or opinions; Suitable conditions; Main elements or qualities; An ontological mechanism for giving characteristics or effects. According to this explanation, the content of educational principles should be discussed according to these five explanations.
Educational principles stipulate the purpose, principles, contents, methods and themes of education. It can be said that educational principles explain or stipulate which educational purposes are desirable, which educational principles should be observed, which educational contents should be adopted, which educational methods should be adopted, and which educational methods are appropriate and feasible.