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List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Purposes of the research
1.3 Significance of the research
1.4 Organization of the thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Studies on Extra-curriculum Activities
2.1.1 Definition of English Extra-curriculum Activities
2.1.2 Forms of English Extra-curriculum Activities
2.2 Features of English Extra-curriculum Activities
2.2.1 Autonomy and voluntariness
2.2.2 Diversity and flexibility
2.2.3 Internet and multi-functionality
2.3 Related research about ECA at home and abroad
2.3.1 Related researches at home
2.3.2 Related research abroad
2.4 Research on interest of learning English in China and aboard
2.4.1 Factors influencing the development of students’ interest in English learning
2.4.2 Current situation of the students’ interest of English Learning before this project
2.5 Studies on general forms extra-curriculum
2.5.1 Function of four kinds of classes
2.6 Summary
Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework
3.1 Origins of Constructivism Theory
3.2 Making choices
3.3 Four elements of constructivism
3.4 Research status of Constructivism Theory in English teaching
3.5 Summary
Chapter 4 Research Design
4.1 Research questions
4.2 Research methods
4.3 Research Instruments
4.3.1 Test
4.3.2 Questionnaire
4.3.3 Interview
4.4 Material selection
4.5 Research procedures
Chapter 5 Results and Discussion
5.1 The comparison of the results Pre-test and Post-test
5.1.1 The exam results
5.1.2 The questionnaire results
5.2 Aspects that improved after carrying out the extra-curriculum
5.2.1 Listening skills
5.2.2 Speaking skills
5.2.3 Reading skills
5.2.4 Writing skills
5.3 Extent what the students’ interest have been aroused
5.4 Progress result that the students have been made
5.5 Discussion
5.6 Summary
Chapter 6 Conclusion
6.1 Major findings of the research
6.2 Implications of the research
6.3 Limitations of the research
6.4 Suggestions for further researches
参考文献
AppendixesⅠPre-test Paper
Appendixes Ⅱ Post-test Paper
Appendixes Ⅲ Questionnaire 1
Appendixes Ⅳ Interviews
Appendixes Ⅴ Teaching plan models
Appendixes Ⅵ English drama evaluation form
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