Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Table of Contents
Lists of Abbreviations
Lists of Figures
Lists of Tables
Lists of Charts
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Need for the Study
1.2 Significance of the Study
1.2.1 Theoretical Significance of the Study
1.2.2 Practical Significance of the Study
1.3 Layout of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Key Terms and Related Concepts
2.1.1 Definition of Cognitive Load
2.1.2 Definition of Working Memory
2.1.3 Definition of Listening Comprehension
2.2 Theoretical foundations of the Study
2.2.1 Theories Related to Cognitive Load Theory
2.2.2 Theories Related to Working Memory Mechanism
2.3 Previous Empirical Studies on Working Memory and Listening Comprehension Abroad and at Home
2.3.1 Previous Empirical Studies on Working Memory and Listening Comprehension Abroad
2.3.2 Previous Empirical Studies on Working Memory and Listening Comprehension at Home
2.4 Summary
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Design
3.2.1 Subjects
3.2.2 Research Methods
3.2.3 Research Materials and Instruments
3.2.4 Procedures
3.2.5 Data Collection and Analysis
3.3 Summary
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 Results of Training of the Phonological Loop
4.1.2 Descriptive Statistics in the First Post-test
4.1.3 Independent Sample Test in the First Post-test
4.1.4 Paired Samples Test in the First Post-test
4.2 Results of the Training of Visuospatial Sketchpad
4.2.2 Descriptive Statistics in the Second Post-test
4.2.3 Independent Sample Test in the Second Post-test
4.2.4 Paired Samples Test in the Second Post-test
4.3 Results of the Central Executive Test and Questionnaires
4.3.2 Results of Questionnaires
4.4 Discussion of the Results of the Training Process
4.4.1 Effects of Training of the Phonological Loop
4.4.2 Effects of Training of Visuospatial Sketchpad
4.4.3 Effects of Training of Central Executive
4.5 Summary
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1.Major Findings
5.2 Pedagogical Implications
5.3 Limitations of This Research and Suggestions for Future Study
5.3.2 Suggestions for Future Study
References
Appendix
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