摘要
Abstract
List of Tables
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Significance of the Study
1.3 Layout of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Relevant Definitions
2.1.1 Definition of Professional Identity
2.1.2 Definition of Teachers’ Professional Identity
2.1.3 Definition of Special-post Teachers
2.1.4 Definition of Ordinary-post Novice English Teachers
2.2 Influencing Factors
2.3 Relevant Studies on Teachers’ Professional Identity At Home and Abroad
2.3.1 Studies Abroad
2.3.2 Studies on Ordinary-post teachers’ Professional Identity at Home
2.3.3 Studies on Special-post Teachers’ Professional Identity
2.4 Theoretical Foundations
2.4.1 Self-identity Theory
2.4.2 Social Identity Theory
2.5 Theoretical Framework of the Study
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Subjects
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Interview
3.4 Research Procedures
Chapter Four Results Analysis and Discussion
4.1 General Picture of Special-post and Ordinary-post Novice English Teachers’ Professional Identity
4.2 Comparative Analysis of Special-post and Ordinary-post Novice English Teachers’ Professional Identity
4.2.2 Comparison of the Role Values
4.2.3 Comparison of the Sense of Professional Belonging
4.2.4 Comparison of the Professional Values
4.2.5 Comparison of the Professional Behaviors Inclination
4.3 Comparative Analysis of Influencing Factors
4.3.1 Overall Picture of Affecting Factors of Teachers’ Professional Identity
4.3.2 Correlation Analysis of Teachers’ Professional Identity and Influencing Factors
4.3.3 Comparative Analysis of Influencing Factors in Different Dimensions
Chapter Five Findings and Implications
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications of the Study
5.2.1 Implications for Special-post English Teachers
5.2.2 Implications for Ordinary-post Novice English Teachers
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Summary
6.2 Limitations
6.3 Suggestions for Further Studies
Bibliography
Appendices
Acknowledgments
声明