1. Socrates has been engaged in education all his life and has rich practical experience in education and his own educational theory. But he didn't start his own school. Where does he teach? How did he teach it? Squares, temples, streets, shops, workshops, gyms and so on are all places where he teaches. Young people, old people, rich people, poor people, farmers, artisans, nobles and civilians are all his teaching objects. No matter who asks him for advice, he teaches enthusiastically.
Socrates taught people not to charge tuition. He teaches for the benefit of the polis and is a compulsory teacher. He thinks that education is very important for a person's growth. In his view, no matter whether talented people are smart or dull, if they are determined to achieve commendable achievements, they must study hard and practice hard.
Socrates advocates that we should first cultivate people's virtue, and teach people to learn how to be a man and become a virtuous person. Secondly, we should teach people to learn extensive and practical knowledge. He believes that rulers must have extensive knowledge. He said that in all things, those who are respected and praised are the most knowledgeable people, while those who are condemned and despised are the most ignorant people. Finally, he advocated teaching people to exercise.