Acknowledgements
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 The Background of the Study
1.2 The Significance and Purpose of the Study
1.3 An Overall Structure of the Paper
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 The Definition of Lead-in
2.2 The Functions of Lead-in
2.2.1 To attract students’ attention
2.2.2 To arouse students’ interest
2.2.3 To clear learning objectives
2.2.4 To establish connection between old and new knowledge
2.3 The Principles of Lead-in
2.4 The Ways of Lead-in
2.5 Theoretical Basis
2.5.1 Krashen’s Input Hypothesis and Affective Filter Hypothesis
2.5.2 Piaget’s Constructivism Learning Theory
2.5.3 Gagne’s Nine Steps of Instruction
2.5.4 Ausubel’s Advance Organizers
2.6 Previous Studies on Lead-in Abroad and Home
2.6.1 Lead-in Studies Abroad
2.6.2 Lead-in Studies at Home
Chapter Three Research Design
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Subjects
3.3 Research Methods
3.3.1 Classroom Observation and Audio-recording
3.3.2 Questionnaires
3.3.3 Interview
3.4 Data Collection
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 Results and Discussion of the Observation and Audio-recording
4.2 Results and Discussion of the Questionnaires and Interview
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of this Study
5.2 Pedagogical Implications
5.3 Limitations of this Study and Prospects for Further Research
Bibliography
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