1. Determine the problem. The first step in educational research is to choose the research problem. For a novice researcher, it is not a simple job to determine the research problem, but to determine the value of the problem, the relationship with the research topic, the conditions of the research problem and so on.
2. Put forward a hypothesis. The so-called "hypothesis" refers to a rational guess. Hypothesis is not a random guess, but a temporary answer to the question based on theory, past research findings, own experience or logical reasoning.
3. Collect data. In the whole research process, this step actually involves collecting empirical data. Data collection must be guided by research questions or assumptions, otherwise the collected data will lose its significance and value.
4. Draw a conclusion. In educational science research, the conclusion must be based on the collected data, and no conclusions other than the research results can be drawn.
The role of educational scientific research:
1. Educational science research is an effective way to promote teachers' professional growth and development, an important prerequisite for deepening educational reform, a reliable guarantee for comprehensively improving the quality of education, and a practical basis for prospering educational science and building a theoretical system of educational science with China characteristics.
2. There are many methods of educational research, such as educational investigation, survey of education, comparison, statistics, experimental research, experience summary, educational measurement, historical research and action research.
3. The research process of educational science includes the conception and design of research, the organization and implementation of research, and the analysis and summary of research results. Educational scientific research is an effective way to promote teachers' professional growth and development, an important prerequisite for deepening educational reform, a reliable guarantee for comprehensively improving the quality of education, and a practical basis for prospering educational science and building a theoretical system of educational science with China characteristics.