声明
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Research
1.2 Significance and Purpose of the Research
1.3 Arrangement of the Thesis
Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical Basis
2.1.1 Humanistic Learning Theory
2.1.2 Constructivist Theory
2.1.3 Cognitive-social Developmental Theory
2.2 Autonomous English Learning
2.2.1 Definition
2.2.2 Previous studies on Autonomous Learning
2.2.3 Characteristics of Autonomous Learner
2.2.4 Factors Influencing Autonomous Learning
2.3 The relationship between Autonomous Learning and English Reading
2.3.1 The Status of Autonomous Learning in English Reading
2.3.2 Ways of Improving Learner’s Autonomous Learning in English Reading
Chapter Ⅲ The Research Design
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Subjects
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Classroom Observation
3.3.3 Interview
3.3.4 Reading Tests
3.4 The Design of the Experiment
3.5 Data Collection and Data Analysis
3.5.1 Data Collection
3.5.2 Data Analysis
Chapter Ⅳ Results and Discussions
4.1 Changes in Students’ Understanding and Ability of Autonomous Learning
4.2 The Effects of Autonomous Learning Model on Students’ Reading Abilities
Chapter Ⅴ Conclusions
5.1 Major Findings in the study
5.2 Pedagogical Implications
5.3 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Further Study
Bibliography
Appendix Ⅰ
Appendix Ⅱ
Appendix Ⅲ
Appendix Ⅳ
Acknowledgements