Learning process is the core content of educational psychology research: the core research content is to explore the cognitive, emotional and behavioral problems faced by students in the learning process, and the relationship between these problems and educational environment. Specifically, the research content of educational psychology includes the following aspects:

Cognitive process. Cognitive process refers to the individual's psychological process in the process of receiving, processing and using information. Educational psychologists pay attention to the development of students' cognitive ability, cognitive style, cognitive strategy and metacognition. These cognitive factors have an important influence on students' academic performance, learning ability and learning efficiency.

Emotional process. Emotional process refers to the individual's psychological process when evaluating and expressing emotions. Educational psychologists pay attention to students' emotional state and experience, such as learning interest, learning motivation, self-concept, anxiety and stress. Emotional factors have an important influence on students' academic performance, learning attitude and learning behavior.

Behavior process. Behavior process refers to individual behavior patterns and habits. Educational psychologists pay attention to students' behavior habits, behavior patterns and behavior environment, such as study habits, social skills and problem behaviors. Behavioral factors have an important influence on students' academic performance, learning attitude and learning behavior.

The importance of educational psychology lies in that it can help educators better understand students' psychological needs and learning characteristics in the process of education, so as to better design and implement educational programs and improve the quality and effect of education. At the same time, educational psychology can also help parents better understand their children's psychological characteristics and needs, so as to better support and guide their children's learning and growth.

The research methods of educational psychology include experimental research, case analysis and questionnaire survey. Experimental research is one of the most commonly used research methods. By controlling the experimental conditions, we can observe the reactions and changes of the subjects, thus revealing the essence and laws of psychological phenomena. Case analysis is a research method for individual cases, which can deeply discuss the psychological problems and solutions in individual cases. Questionnaire survey is a widely used data collection method, through which people's attitudes, opinions and behavior habits can be understood.