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Connotation and extension of education
Connotation, that is, essential attribute: education is to cultivate people's conscious activities. Extension, that is, the target range of education: education in a broad sense and education in a narrow sense; Formal education and informal education; School, family and social education.

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.