Acknowledgments
声明
ABSTRACT
摘要
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background Information
1.2 Research Purpose
1.3 Research Methodology
1.4 Design of the Research
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Definitions of Cooperative Learning
2.1.1 Definitions of Cooperative Learning Abroad
2.1.2 Definitions of Cooperative Learning at Home
2.2 Related Studies of Cooperate Learning Abroad and at Home
2.2.1 Studies of Cooperative Learning Abroad
2.2.2 Studies of Cooperative Learning at Home
2.3 Essential Components of Cooperative Learning
2.3.1 Positive Interdependence
2.3.2 Face-to-Face Promotive Interaction
2.3.3 Individual Accountability
2.3.4 Collaborative Skills
2.3.5 Group Processing
Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework of This Research
3.1 Developmental Theory
3.2 Construction Theory
3.3 Motivation Theory
3.4 Social Interdependence Theory
3.5 Main Models of the Cooperative Learning
3.5.1 Student Team Learning
3.5.2 Learning Together
3.5.3 Jigsaw
3.5.4 Group Investigation
3.6 Conclusion
Chapter 4 Research Design
4.1 Research Hypothesis
4.2 Research Subjects
4.3 Research Instruments
4.3.1 Experimental Treatment
4.3.2 Questionnaire
4.3.3 Tests
4.3.4 Classroom Observation
4.3.5 Interview
4.4 Research procedure
4.4.1 Pre-questionnaire
4.4.2 Pre-test
4.4.3 Treatment
4.4.3 Post-test
4.4.4 Post-Questionnaire
4.5 Data Collection and Processing
Chapter 5 Data Analysis and Discussion
5.1 Analysis of the Research Questionnaires
5.1.1 Analysis of Pre-questionnaire
5.1.2 Analysis of Post-Questionnaire
5.2 Analysis of Tests to Verify Hypothesis 1
5.2.1 Comparison of pre-test scores between EC and CC
5.2.2 Comparison of post-test scores between EC and CC
5.2.3 Comparison of the Two Tests’ Scores of EC
5.2.4 Comparison of the Two Tests’ Scores of CC
5.3 Analysis of Tests to Verify Hypothesis 2
5.3.1 Analysis of Pre-test Scores of Under-Achievers between EC and CC
5.3.2 Analysis of Post-test Scores of Under-Achievers between EC and CC
5.3.3 Comparison of the Two Tests’ Scores of Under-Achievers in EC
5.3.4 Comparison of the Two Tests’ Scores of Under-Achievers in CC
5.4 Analysis of Interview
5.5 Analysis of Teachers’ Classroom Observations
Chapter 6 Research Findings and the Suggestions of Cooperative Learning
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Limitations of the Study
6.3 Suggestions for Further Researches
Bibliography
Appendix 1 Pre-Questionnaire
Appendix 2 Post-Questionnaire
Appendix 3 The Interview
Appendix 4 Pre-Test Paper
Appendix 5 Post-Test Paper