Matthew arnold (1822- 1888) is a modern English poet, educator and critic. His father, Thomas Arnold, was born in a teacher's family. He was a famous educator at that time and once served as the principal of a famous football school. 184 1 year entered Oxford university, 1844 graduated. 1847- 185 1 year, he served as the private secretary of the Duke of Reims. From 185 1 was appointed as a school guide by the duke until 1886. 65438-0859 joined the Newcastle Committee to inspect the general education in Britain. 1865 was appointed by Downton Committee to report on secondary and higher education in England and Wales. During the period of 1885, he was ordered to investigate the free education in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and France, as well as the status, training and treatment of teachers. The investigation report has certain influence on the formulation of educational laws and policies by the state. During my time as a school inspector, I put forward many suggestions to improve education, and most of these suggestions were adopted by the authorities. It emphasizes the importance of reading literary works and memorizing on the basis of understanding, and holds that grammar has the value of mental training. Teachers are required to open their hearts to students, and young teachers are encouraged to spend more time on literature and attend classes at London University. Like his father, he did not attach importance to science education, nor to the scientific basis of educational theory, but only to practical results. In the history of British education, Arnold and his son have an important influence. Author of Report Collection (1909), which was designated as required reading for teachers and candidates after publication.