As an independent discipline, pedagogy was formed at the end of 19. People in English-speaking countries have named pedagogy after "education" and "pedagogy", which represents that pedagogy has become an independent discipline. Pestalozzi is called the father of pedagogy.

The marks of the independence of pedagogy mainly include:

1. As far as the research object is concerned, education has become a special research field.

2. In terms of the concepts and categories used, an educational concept, category, and concept and category system that specifically reflects the essence and laws of education has been formed.

3. There is a "scientific" research method in research methods.

4. In terms of research results, some specialized and systematic educational works have appeared.

5. Organizationally, specialized educational research institutions have emerged.

6. It took about 200 years before and after the sign appeared. Therefore, the independence of pedagogy is a historical process, not completed in an instant.