Acknowledgements
摘要
ABSTRACT
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Research
1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Research
1.3 An Overall Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definition of Cooperative Learning
2.2 Features of Cooperative Learning
2.3 Principles of Cooperative Learning
2.3.1 Positive Interdependence
2.3.2 Individual and Group Accountability
2.3.3 Group Processing
2.3.4 Interpersonal and Small Group Skills
2.3.5 Face-to-face Interaction
2.4 The Theoretical Basis of Cooperative Learning
2.4.1 Motivational Theory
2.4.2 Developmental Theory
2.4.3 Cognitive Elaboration Theory
2.4.4 Social Interdependence Theory
2.4.5 Social Cohesion Theory
2.5 The Empirical Studies of Cooperative Learning
2.5.1 Empirical Studies of Cooperative Learning Abroad
2.5.2 Empirical Studies of Cooperative Learning at Home
2.6 The Importance of Cooperative Learning
Chapter Three Research Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Participants of the Study
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Test on English Writing
3.3.3 Classroom Observation
3.4 Procedures of the Study
3.4.1 Preparations for the Experiment
3.4.2 Procedure of the Experiment
3.4.3 Post-test
Chapter Four Research Results and Discussion
4.1 Results of Questionnaire
4.2 Results of English Writing Tests
4.3 Results of Classroom 0bservation
4.4 Problems Appeared during the Research
4.5 Solutions to the Problems
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of the Study
5.2 Limitations of the Study
5.3 Suggestions for Further Study
Bibliography
Appendix
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