Pedagogy mainly studies the basic theories and knowledge of pedagogy and psychology, including educational phenomena, educational problems, educational laws, educational methods and students' psychological state. , cultivate good humanistic quality and teachers' professional quality, and carry out education, teaching, educational research and educational management. For example: the research and development of efficient teaching methods, the study of students' psychological state at different ages, etc.

Pedagogy is an undergraduate major in colleges and universities. The basic study period is four years, and the degree of education is awarded. This major trains compound talents with good ideological and moral quality, high educational theory accomplishment and strong educational practice ability, who can engage in teaching, scientific research and management in primary and secondary schools, educational research institutions and educational administrative departments at all levels.

Before and after the May 4th New Culture Movement, democratic and scientific ideas gradually took root in people's hearts, and the education sector was very active. The educational theories and viewpoints of almost all countries and factions have been spread and tested to some extent in China.

The development of pedagogy has thus entered a spectacular period. Especially under the impetus of Dewey's lectures from 19 19 to 192 1 for more than two years, American pedagogy became the main object of imitation, and this situation continued until 1949. During this period, the translation and introduction of other foreign educational works also entered a climax.