1, originated from: formal education theory originated in ancient Greece, and substantive education theory originated in ancient Greece and Rome.

2. The time of formation and prevalence is different: formal education theory was formed in17th century and prevailed in 18-19th century, while substantive education theory was formed in18th century and flourished in19th century.

3. The main representatives are different: Locke and Pestalozzi are the main representatives of formal education theory. The main representatives of entity education theory are Herbart and Spencer.

4. The main viewpoints are different: the main viewpoints of formal education theory are: the purpose of education is to develop students' various functions or abilities; Formal disciplines or classic humanities courses have the most development value; Teaching principles and methods are based on the internal development order of students' psychological function.

The main viewpoints of entity education theory are: the purpose of education is to impart a wide range of life-related knowledge to students; Substantive subjects or courses closely related to human secular life are the most valuable; Teaching principles and methods should adapt to the laws of children's physical and mental development, and be pleasant and effective.

5. The theoretical basis is different: substantive education is based on associative psychology, while formal education is an early learning transfer theory.

References:

Substantive Education-Baidu Encyclopedia

Formal Education-Baidu Encyclopedia