1, basic nature: the basic nature of medieval education in western Europe was feudal hierarchy, educational opportunities were mainly in the hands of nobles, and mass education was very scarce. The content of education is mainly scholasticism, emphasizing moral education. Educational methods are mainly oral teaching and rote learning, lacking practice and innovation.

2. Main features: The main features of medieval education in Western Europe include: the educational content is mainly scholasticism, the educational opportunities are mainly in the hands of nobles, and the educational methods are mainly oral teaching and memory, lacking practice and innovation. Medieval universities are the direct origin of modern western universities, reflecting the hierarchical system and tradition of medieval society, and also providing an important historical basis for the formation and development of modern western education system.