Principles of pedagogy: study the basic theoretical issues in pedagogy, explore the general principles and laws of education, and focus on the essence and historical development of education, the value and function of education, the relationship between education and politics, economy, science and technology, culture and population, educational purposes, teaching principles, educational philosophy, moral principles and educational research methods.
Curriculum and Teaching Theory: Studying the basic principles of curriculum and teaching, the strategies and methods of curriculum development and teaching reform has an international vision of curriculum research and teaching reform. It is the hot direction of the postgraduate entrance examination of pedagogy, especially the curriculum teaching theory of various disciplines.
Educational history: To study educational thoughts, systems, practices and their development and changes in different periods and regions at home and abroad, to reveal the laws and characteristics of educational history, and to provide historical reference and enlightenment for modern educational reform.
Comparative pedagogy: To study educational phenomena and problems between different countries or regions, compare and analyze their similarities, differences, advantages and disadvantages, explore their causes and laws, and provide theoretical basis and methodological guidance for China's educational reform and development to learn from foreign experience and leverage international cooperation.
Preschool pedagogy: children's psychology and education research, preschool education theory and practice, preschool policy research, etc. To provide scientific guidance for kindergarten construction and kindergarten teacher training in China.
Higher education: To study the nature, objectives, functions, structure, contents, methods and management of higher education, and provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the reform and development of higher education in China.
Adult pedagogy: To study the characteristics, needs, motivations and behavior laws of adults, as well as the objectives, contents, methods, organizational forms and evaluation methods of adult education, so as to provide scientific basis and operational guidance for adult continuing education in China.
Vocational and technical education: To study the objectives, contents, methods, organizational forms and evaluation methods of vocational and technical education, and provide theoretical guidance and practical reference for the construction of vocational and technical education system and vocational skills training in China.
Special education: to study the psychological characteristics, adaptability and development potential of disabled children or other people with special needs, as well as the objectives, contents, methods, organizational forms and evaluation methods of special education, so as to provide appropriate educational services for special groups in China.
Educational technology: to study the theory, methods and practice of improving or innovating education by using modern information technology, and provide technical support and application demonstration for educational informationization and innovation in China.