声明
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter Ⅰ Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Research Significance
1.3 Thesis Organization
Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review
2.1 Definition of Cooperative Learning
2.2 The Five Elements of Cooperative Learning
2.2.1 Positive Interdependence
2.2.2 Face-to-face promotive interaction
2.2.3 Individual and group accountability
2.2.4 Interpersonal and small group skills
2.2.5 Group processing
2.3 Cooperative Learning Techniques
2.3.1 Original Jigsaw and Jigsaw Ⅱ
2.3.2 Think-Pair-Share
2.3.3 Student Teams-Achievement Division
2.3.4 Learning Together(LT)
2.3.5 Group Investigation(GI)
2.4 Theoretical Bases of Cooperative Learning
2.4.1 MotiVational theory
2.4.2 Cognitive theory
2.4.3 Social Interdependence Perspective
2.4.4 Social Cohesion Perspective
2.5 Application of Cooperative Learning
Chapter Ⅲ Research Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Testing
3.3.2 Questionnaires
3.3.3 Classroom Observation
3.3.4 Interview
3.4 Research Procedure
3.4.1 Pre-test
3.4.2 Pre-questionnaire
3.4.3 The Experiment of teaching
3.4.4 Classroom Observation
3.4.5 Interview
3.4.6 Post-test
3.4.7 Post-questionnaire
3.5 Data Collection and Analysis
Chapter Ⅳ Results and Analysis
4.1 Results and Analysis of the Pre-test and Post-test
4.1.1 Result and Analysis of the Pre-Test
4.1.2 Result and Analysis of the Post-test
4.1.3 Comparisons in the Same Group
4.2 Results and Analysis of the Pre-questionnaire and Post-questionnaire
4.2.1 Results and Analysis of the Pre-questionnaires
4.2.2 Result and Analysis of the Post-questionnaire
4.3 Results and Analysis of Classroom Observation
4.3.1 Class Atmosphere
4.3.2 Participants’ Performance and attitude in Class
4.4 Results and Analysis of the Interviews
4.5 Problems and Limitations
4.5.1 Class Control
4.5.2 Differences in the students’ English Levels
4.5.3 Limitation of the Students’English Level
Chapter Ⅴ Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations of the Study
5.4 Suggestions for Further Research
Bibliography
Appendices
Acknowledgements