On the Function and Rules of Metaphor in Educational Research

Metaphor is used commonly in educational research,and is important in stimulating inspiration,clearing re-search target,posing theory assuming,writing research result,and so on.However,it has never been discussed seriously.In order to apply metaphor correctly,researchers should pursue the same innate characters between the noumenon and the metaphor-body,and identify the difference between metaphor and educational theory,and put forward metaphor based on the theory and the authentic research.