The purpose of education refers to the general regulations and requirements made by the state or society for the quality specifications of educated people. It is determined according to the requirements of the development of politics, economy, production, culture and science and technology in a certain society and the physical and mental development of the educated. It reflects the requirements of the society for the educated, is the starting point and ultimate goal of education, and is also the basis for determining educational content, selecting educational methods, and checking and evaluating educational effects.
The purpose of education has a strong subjectivity, which is based on objectivity. The formulation of appropriate educational purposes must take into account the reality and requirements of social development and the laws of the physical and mental development of the educated, so the basic basis for determining educational purposes is subjective and objective.
The subjective basis of educational purpose: influenced by philosophical concepts; Influenced by the hypothesis of human nature; Accept the influence of personality; In socialist countries, the Marxist ideal of personality for all-round development is an important basis for determining the purpose of education.
Teaching is the basic way to achieve educational goals. Teaching is always instructive. Teaching is the central work of the school, and the school work must be based on education and arranged comprehensively. Curriculum is an important way to achieve educational goals, the most important basis for organizing educational and teaching activities, and the carrier to embody and reflect educational ideas and concepts. Therefore, curriculum is the core of education.