声明
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Major problems in English learning in senior high school
1.3 Significance of the research
1.4 Outline of the thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definitions of relevant terms
2.1.1 Autonomous learning
2.1.2 Cooperative learning
2.1.3 Exploratory learning
2.2 Theoretical bases
2.2.1 Subjectivity education theory
2.2.2 Constructivist theory
2.2.3 Cognitive-discovery theory
2.2.4 Group dynamics theory
2.3 Previous studies abroad
2.4 Previous studies in China
Chapter Three Research Design
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaires
3.3.2 Tests
3.3.3 Interview
3.4 Experiment
3.5 Data collection
3.6 Data analysis
Chapter Four Results and Discussions
4.1 The effect of the new mode on students’ autonomous learning ability when learning English
4.2 The effect of the new mode on students’ cooperative learning ability when learning English
4.3 The effect of the new mode on students’ exploratory learning ability when learning English
4.4 The effect of the new mode on students’ performance in English tests
4.5 The effect of the new mode on stimulating students’ interests in learning English
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major findings
5.2 Implications for future English teaching
5.3 Limitations of the research and suggestions for future study
Reference
Appendixes
Acknowledgments