Educational science is a knowledge system that correctly reflects the relationship and laws of objective things in the field of education, and it is a summary and generalization of human educational practice experience, and will continue to develop with the development of educational practice. The research method of educational science is a systematic research process, which takes educational phenomena as the object, scientific methods as the means, follows certain research procedures and aims at acquiring the regular knowledge of educational science.
Characteristics of educational scientific research:
1. The purpose of the study is to explore the laws of education and solve important educational theoretical and practical problems.
2. There must be research hypotheses and specific and clear statements on the research questions.
3. The research methods should be scientific and reasonable.
4. Research innovation.
The main role of educational research in the development of educational science;
1, the driving force for educational reform.
2 to provide decision-making basis for improving the quality of education and the efficiency of running schools.
3. Develop and improve the theoretical basis of educational science.
4. Important strategic measures to cultivate future educational reformers.
Methodological principles to be followed in educational scientific research;
1, the methodological basis of modern educational scientific research-Marxist philosophy.
2. Analyze and grasp the three dimensions of education: history, reality and theory.
3. Improve the scientific research methods: combine qualitative research with quantitative research.
The application of educational research in practice;
1. Teaching design: Educational research can help teachers to better design teaching plans, including the choice of course content and teaching methods.
2. Teaching evaluation: Educational research can also help educational institutions and teachers to evaluate their teaching achievements and progress, so as to optimize teaching strategies and curriculum arrangements.
3. Study on learning behavior: Educational research helps to understand students' learning behaviors and habits, so as to design a better learning environment and support measures.
4. Prediction of students' academic performance: Educational scientific research can predict students' academic performance through data analysis, thus providing better personalized education.
5. Educational decision-making: Educational scientific research can provide relevant data and suggestions for decision makers in order to formulate more effective educational policies.