Journal of East China Normal University(Educational Sciences) ›› 2024, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (8): 1-8.doi: 10.16382/j.cnki.1000-5560.2024.08.001

   

Why Conceptual Research is Important: Building the Conceptual Cornerstone for the Construction and Development of Pedagogy

Zhengtao Li1,2   

  1. 1. Institute of Schooling Reform and Development, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
    2. National Training Center for Secondary School Principals, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200062, China
  • Accepted:2024-04-11 Online:2024-08-01 Published:2024-07-23

Abstract:

The reason why conceptual research is important is that it leads to “theory”. The importance of conceptual research comes from the importance of concepts. Concepts are the foundation or cornerstone of basic research, and the evolution of concepts is the driving force of disciplinary development. Besides, concepts conceal premise assumptions, reflect ways of thinking, and contain diverse and complex relationships. To better promote conceptual research, it is necessary to pay more attention to thinking patterns, emerging or interdisciplinary fields, integration and transformation, contribution ability, and conceptual misunderstandings.

Key words: conceptual research, pedagogy, thinking mode, discipline development