Reform education gradually separated from pragmatism education and progressivism education in 1930s, and became an independent education in 1950s. Its representatives are Kantz and Brameld. The main viewpoints of reformist education can be summarized into five aspects.

With the goal of "transforming society"

Education should aim at "transforming society". In the "crisis era", the duty of education is to design and realize an "ideal society".

Cultivate the spirit of "social unity"

Education should attach importance to cultivating the spirit of "social consistency". Schools can achieve "social consistency" agreed by most people through democratic methods and cooperative education, that is, the cooperative relationship between people regardless of class is consistent not only in words, but also in actions.

Behavioral science guidance education

Emphasize the guiding significance of behavioral science to the whole educational work. In the process of learning, we should make good use of behavioral science and take it as a guide.

Around social problems

Social problems should be the center of teaching. Curriculum objectives and teaching objectives should be unified in the goal of "ideal society". The curriculum should focus on humanities and social sciences, and the teaching should focus on problems, using the richest data sources as much as possible.

Democracy and persuasion education

Teachers should carry out democratic and convincing education. Through persuasion and education, students are convinced of reformist education, willing to "transform society" and cultivate the spirit of "social unity"