In the practice of universal education. Three phenomena in the history of Chinese and foreign education are the methods put forward by Tao Xingzhi to solve the problem of teachers in universal education. Children and pupils are mainly used to teach illiterate children, adults and even the elderly. Under the historical conditions at that time, this kind of gentleman really played a positive role in mass literacy education, literacy education and cultural popularization education. However, Mr. Xiao's own physical and mental development is still immature, and his cultural knowledge level is still very low. It is difficult to assume the responsibility of a teacher and achieve the goal of universal education.