声明
Abstract
摘要
List of Tables
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Objective of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 The Organization of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 The Definition,Function and Classification of Silence
2.1.1 The Definition of Silence
2.1.2 The Function of Silence
2.1.3 The Classification of Silence
2.2 Theoretical Foundation
2.2.1 The Affective Filter Hypothesis
2.2.2 Constructivism Theory
2.3 Previous Researches on Students’ Classroom Silence
2.3.1 Researches on Students’ Classroom Silence Abroad
2.3.2 Researches on Students’ Classroom Silence in China
2.3.3 Summary of the Previous Researches
Chapter 3 Research Design
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Subjects
3.2.1 Survey subjects
3.2.2 Interview Subjects
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 Classroom Observation
3.3.2 Questionnaires
3.3.3 Interviews
3.4 Pilot Studies
3.5 Procedures
3.5.1 Procedure of Classroom Observation
3.5.2 Procedures of Questionnaires
3.5.3 Procedures of Interviews
3.6 Data Analysis
Chapter 4 Results and Discussions
4.1 The General Analysis of the Questionnaires
4.2 The Present Status of Students’ English Classroom Silence in Junior Teachers College
4.2.1 The English Classroom Atmosphere
4.2.2 The Condition of Students’ Participation
4.2.3 Teachers’ Teaching Mode and Feedback
4.3 Reasons for Students’ English Classroom Silence
4.3.1 Reasons for Students’ English Classroom Silence on the Part of the Students
4.3.2 Reasons for Students’ English Classroom Silence on the Part of the Teachers
4.3.3 Reasons for Students’ English Classroom Silence on the Part of the Context
4.4 Summary
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of the Study
5.2 Pedagogical Implications of the Study
5.2.1 Implications for the Teachers
5.2.2 Implications for the Students
5.3 Limitations of the Present Study
5.4 Suggestions for Further Study
Bibliography
Appendix
Acknowledgements
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