声明
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 The background of the research
1.2 The questions of the research
1.3 The significance of the research
1.4 The organization of the thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Autonomous learning
2.1.1 Definitions
2.1.2 The characteristics of autonomous learning
2.1.3 Strategies of autonomous learning
2.2 Theoretical basis
2.2.1 Humanism
2.2.2 Constructivism
2.2.3 Cognitive Learning Theory
2.2.4 Zone of Proximal Development Theory
2.3 Relevant researches on learner autonomy abroad and in China
2.3.1 Researches on learner autonomy abroad
2.3.2 Researches on learner autonomy in China
2.4 English Reading
2.4.1 The definition of reading
2.4.2 The current reading models in China
2.5 Summary
Chapter 3 Research Design
3.1 Research hypotheses
3.2 Research subjects
3.3 Research instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Test papers
3.3.3 Interview
3.4 Research procedure
3.5 A sample lesson plan
Chapter 4 Analysis and Discussions
4.1 Analysis of the data collected from the questionnaire
4.1.1 Analysis of the questionnaire before the experiment
4.1.2 Changes after the experiment
4.2 Analysis of the data collected from English reading tests
4.2.1 Analysis of the data collected from the pre-test
4.2.2 Analysis of the data collected from the post-test
4.2.3 Comparative analysis of the pre-test and post-test
4.3 Analysis of the data from the interview
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Findings of the research
5.2 Implications of the research
5.3 Limitations of the research
5.4 Suggestions for future research
Bibliography
Appendices
Acknowledgements