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英文文摘
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Importance of Implementing Collaborative Learning out of Class
1.1 Present Situation of College English Teaching
1.1.1 Surprisingly Increasing Enrollment and Its Side Effects
1.1.2 Lacking Language Environment
1.1.3 Limitations of the Researches on CET
1.2 The Importance of Monitoring and Supporting English Learning out of Class
1.3 Researches on Collaborative Learning
1.3.1 Definition of Collaborative Learning
1.3.2 Collaborative Learning Vs Cooperative Learning
1.3.3 Benefits of Collaborative Learning
1.3.4 Techniques Applied in Collaborative Learning
1.3.5 Evaluation in Collaborative Learning in Classroom Instruction
1.4 Summary
Chapter 2 Theoretical Basis of Implementing Collaborative Learning out of Class
2.1 Vygotskian Theory's Emphasis on the Need for a Collaborative Learning Environment
2.1.1DialogueLeadingtoMutualRegulationandProblemSolving
2.1.2 Scaffolding and Working in Students' Zone of Proximal Development Turning School Teaching More Effective
2.1.3 Connecting School Learning to Everyday Life
2.2 The Learning Theory of Social Constructivism
2.2.1 Getting Information ≠ Learning
2.2.2 The Social Nature of Language Learning
2.3 Foundational and Non-foundational Knowledge in Brufee's Theory
2.3.1Divisions of Foundational an dNon-foundational Knowledge
2.3.2 Features of Non-foundational Education
2.4 Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs and Language Teaching
2.5 The Communicative Nature of Language Learning
2.1Summary
Chapter 3 An Empirical Study on Implementing Collaborative Learning out of Class
3.1 Purpose of the Experiment
3.2 Subjects in the Experiment
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 Pre-experiment Questionnaire
3.3.2 Post-experiment Questionnaire and an Interview
3.4 Treatment
3.4.1 Group Organization
3.4.2 The Procedure
3.4.3 Techniques Applied in the Experiment
3.5 Summary
Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Discussion
4.1 Questionnaire Investigation and Its Analysis
4.1.1 Analysis of the Results of Questionnaire Ⅰ
4.1.2 Analysis of the Results of Questionnaire Ⅱ
4.2 An Interview and Its Analysis
4.3 Summary
Chapter 5 Major Findings and Pedagogical Implications
5.1 Major Findings
5.1.1 Merits
5.1.2 Major Problems
5.2 Pedagogical Implications
5.2.1 English Learning out of Class as Part of CET
5.2.2 Classroom as a Bridge
5.2.3 Creating Stimulated Learning Atmosphere out of Class
5.2.4 Changing Student Roles and Teacher Roles
5.3 Limitations of the Research
5.4 Suggestions for Further Researches
5.5 Summary
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix Ⅰ
Appendix Ⅱ
Appendix Ⅲ
Appendix Ⅳ
Appendix Ⅴ
Acknowledgements
