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英文文摘
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List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Introduction to Student-centered Learning
1.3 Introduction to Cooperative Learning
1.4 Purpose and Significance of the Study
1.5 Duration of the Study
1.6 Layout of the Present Paper
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Related Theories
2.1.1 Constructivism Theories
2.1.2 Social Interdependence
2.1.3 Humanistic Psychology
2,1.4 Cognitive Theories
2.2 Key Elements to Cooperative Learning
2.2.1 Positive Interdependence
2.2.2 Individual Accountability
2.2.3 Face-to-Face Promotive Interaction
2.2.4 Interpersonal and Small Group Skills
2.2.5 Group Self-Evaluation Processing
2.3 Features of Co-operative Learning
2.3.1 Training Student-Centered Learning
2.3.2 Creating Authentic Situations for Interaction
2.3.3 Constructing a Comfortable and Lively Atmosphere
2.3.4 Making Progress of Each Individual
2.3.5 Cultivating Team Spirit
2.4 Procedures of Co-operative Learning
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Grouping
2.4.3 Assigning Tasks
2.4.4 Preparation
2.4.5 Presentation
2.4.6 Assessment
2.4.7 Conclusion
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Participants
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaires
3.3.2 Interviews
3.3.3 Observations
3.3.4 Retrospective Summaries
3.4.Data Collection
3.5 Data Analysis
Chapter 4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Major Findings of the Study
4.1.1 Autonomous Learning Ability
4.1.2 Cooperative Learning Ability
4.1.3 Comprehensive Language Ability
4.1.4 Feasibility of Cooperative Learning
4.2 Other Findings
4.2.1 Dealing with Information
4.2.2 Aiding in Memory
4.2.3 Curing Laziness
4.2.4 Being More Mentally Mature
4.2.5 Learning to Organize
4.2.6 Learning to Self-regulate
4.2.7 Building up Confidence
4.28 Participating in Teaching Activity
4.2.9 Broadening Horizons
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Concluding Remarks
5.2 Implications for Teaching and Learning
5.2.1 Suggestions for Teaching
5.2.2 Suggestions for Learning
5.3 Limitations
5.4 Suggestions for Future Study
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
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