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Acknowledgements
1 Introduction:
1.1 The context of the present study
1.2 The significance of the present study
2 The emergence of the mediation theory
2.1 Defining mediation
2.1.1 The mediation
2.1.2 The mediator
2.2 The theoretical framework
2.2.1 Constructivism
2.2.2 Humanism
2.2.3 Social Interactionism theory
2.3 Literature review
2.3.1Characteristics of mediation
2.3.2 The difficulties of problem solving for the learners
2.3.3 Teacher's language use in the ESL classroom
3. The present study
3.1 Application of mediation theory in the classroom
3.2 The design of the study
3.2.1 The survey questionnaire
3.2.2 Focus-group interviews
3.2.3 Follow up contracts
4. Discussion of the results
4.1 The first three features
4.1.1 Intentionality and Reciprocit
4.1.2 Significance
4.1.3 Transcendence
4.2 The factors concerned with taking control of learning
4.2.1 A sense of competence
4.2.2 Control of behaviour
4.2.3 Goal-setting
4.2.4 Challenge
4.2.5 Awareness of change
4.2.6 Positive Thinking
4.3 The factors concerned with fostering social development
4.3.1 Sharing behavior
4.3.2 Individuality
4.3.3 Belonging
5. Conclusion
5.1 The present findings of the research
5.2 To the future study
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
