Education in a broad sense
Education in a broad sense is defined as: education is a unique social phenomenon in human society and a social activity to cultivate people.
Education in a narrow sense
In a narrow sense, education is defined as: education is an activity in which educators impart knowledge and skills to the educated in a purposeful, planned and organized way according to certain social requirements and the laws of the physical and mental development of the younger generation, cultivate ideological and moral character, and develop intelligence and physical strength, and through this activity, educate the educated to become social service providers.
Family education
The extension of education includes school, family and social education. Among them, family education refers to parents' educational activities for their children, which is one of the earliest and most important forms of education in the process of children's growth.
formal education
The extension of education also includes formal education and informal education. Formal education refers to educational activities in schools, educational institutions and other formal places, including primary, secondary and university education.
social education
Social education refers to educational activities carried out in various fields of society, including vocational training, cultural entertainment and public welfare activities. Social education is an informal education with flexibility and diversity.