摘要
Abstract
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Research
1.1.1 The Teaching Objective of Higher Vocational English
1.1.2 The Problems of Present Vocational English Teaching
1.1.3 The Problems of Present Vocational Students’ Learning
1.2 Research Purposes and Significance
1.3 The Organization of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Definitions of Project-based Learning
2.2 Features of Project-based Learning
2.3 Theoretical Bases of the Study
2.3.1 Constructivism Theory
2.3.2 Humanism Theory
2.3.3 Autonomous Learning Theory
2.4 Studies of PBL at Home and Abroad
2.4.1 Studies of PBL Abroad
2.4.2 Studies of PBL at Home
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Subjects
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Test
3.3.3 Journal
3.3.4 Interview
3.4 Implementation of PBL
3.5 Teaching Methods
3.5.1 Teaching Method of PBLin Experimental Class
3.5.2 Teaching Procedure of Traditional Approach in Control Class
3.6 Data Collection
Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Discussion
4.1 Analysis of the Test Results
4.1.1 Analysis of the Data of Pre-test
4.1.2 Analysis of the Data of Post-test
4.1.3 Comparative Analysis of the Data of Post-test and Pre-test
4.2 Data Analysis of Questionnaire
4.2.1 Data Analysis of Pre-questionnaire
4.2.2 Data Analysis of Post-questionnaire
4.2.3 Comparative Analysis of the Data of Post-questionnaire and Pre-questionnaire
4.3 Analysis of Interview with Students
4.4 Analysis of Journal
4.5 Discussion
4.5.1 Improving Students’ English Proficiency
4.5.2 Developing Learning Autonomy
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Pedagogical Implications
5.3 Limitations
5.4 Suggestions for Future Research
Bibliography
Appendix Ⅰ Questionnaire
Appendix Ⅱ Interview Questions
Appendix Ⅲ Journal
Acknowledgement
声明