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Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Research Motivation and Significance
1.3 The Overall Structure of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Theoretical Frameworks
2.1 Brief Review of Studies on PD
2.1.1 The Key Characteristics of Profession
2.1.2 Definitions of Professional Development
2.1.3 Reasons for Pursuing Teachers’Professional Development
2.1.4 Five Key Ingredients for Teachers’Professional Development
2.2 Brief Review of Studies on English Teachers’Professional Development
2.3 Humanistic Theory
2.4 Social Interaction Theory
Chapter 3 Research Design
3.1 Research Questions and Objectives
3.2 Research Participants
3.3 Research Methods
3.4 Research Process
Chapter 4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Results and Discussion of Questionnaire
4.2 Results and Discussion of Interviews
4.3 Results and Discussion of Classroom Observation
Chapter 5 Concluding Remarks
5.1 Major Findings
5.1.1 Heavy Workload，Low Income and Lack of Self-Study Time
5.1.2 Little Administrative Support
5.1.3 Weak Awareness and Enthusiasm for PD
5.1.4 Inefficient Research Capability
5.1.5 Impractical Training Courses
5.1.6 Exam-Oriented School Education.
5.1.7 Unpleasant Teaching Environment
5.1.8 Few Opportunities for In-Service Teacher Education
5.2 Some Suggestions
5.2.1 To Teachers
5.2.2 To Trainers
5.2.3 To Administrators
5.3 Limitations and Prospects for Future Research
Bibliography
Appendices
攻读学位期间的科研成果
