声明
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Research significance
1.3 Thesis framework
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Previous studies on Scaffolding Instruction
2.1.1 Relevant researches abroad
2.1.2 Relevant researches in China
2.2 Previous studies on English teaching in large classes
2.2.1 An overview of large classes
2.2.2 Relevant researches abroad
2.2.3 Relevant researches in China
2.3 Comment
Chapter Three Scaffolding Instruction
3.1 Definition
3.2 Feature
3.3 Theoretical foundation
3.3.1 Zone of Proximal Development(ZPD Theory)
3.3.2 Constructivism
3.3.3 Vygotsky’s social constructivism
3.4 Scaffolding English teaching model in senior large classes
Chapter Four Research Design
4.1 Research hypotheses
4.2 Research purpose
4.3 Research subjects
4.4 Research instruments
4.4.1 Pre-test
4.4.2 Post-test
4.4.3 Questionnaire
4.4.4 Classroom experiment
4.4.5 Sample lesson
4.5 Research procedure
Chapter Five Data Collection and Analysis
5.1 Analysis and comparison of the results of pre-test and post-test
5.2 Analysis of the information from the questionnaire
5.3 Analysis of the classroom experiment
Chapter Six Findings and Discussion
6.1 Findings
6.2 Discussion
6.2.1 The effects of the scaffolding instruction on English teaching in large classes
6.2.2 The effects of the scaffolding instruction on students’ interest in learning English
6.2.3 Implications of the classroom experiment
Chapter Seven Conclusion
7.1 Conclusion
7.2 Limitation
Bibliography
AppendixⅠ Pre-test scores of the experimental class and the control class
AppendixⅡ Questionnaire
Acknowledgements