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Introduction
1. The Importance of Motivation in English Learning of Junior Middle School Students
2. The Organization of the Dissertation
Chapter 1 Theoretical Bases of Motivation
1.1 The Definition of Motivation
1.2 The Relationship between Motivation and SLA
1.3 Influential Theories in Motivational Psychology
1.3.1 Gardner's Motivation Theory
1.3.2 Dornyei's Extended Motivational Framework
1.3.3 Expectancy-value Theories
1.3.4 Self-determination Theory
Chapter 2 Motivation Variables for Junior Middle School Students
2.1 Cognitive Influences
2.1.1 Attributions
2.1.2 Anxiety
2.1.3 Curiosity
2.1.4 Self-efficacy
2.1.5 Goal attainment
2.1.6 Satisfaction
2.2 Contextual Influences
2.2.1 Social Needs
2.2.2 Other Social Contextual Influences
2.3 Educational Influences
2.3.1 Instructional Variables
2.3.2 Teacher Motivation
Chapter 3 A Case Study Based on Questionnaire
3.1 Purpose of the Survey
3.2 Subjects of the Survey
3.3 Structure of the Questionnaires
3.4 Procedure of the Survey
3.5 Outcome and Analyze of the Questionnaire
3.5.1 Perceived low Cultural Influence of the Learning
3.5.2 Instrumental/Extrinsic Reasons in English Learning
3.5.3 High Percentage for Goal-setting
3.5.4. Perceived High Influence from the Teacher, Parents and Group
3.5.5. Improper Success Contribution and Proper Failure Contribution
3.5.6. Implications of the Study
Chapter4 Improving Motivation Strategies for Junior Middle School Students
4.1 A framework for Motivation Strategies
4.1.1 Creating the Basic Motivational Conditions
4.1.2 Generating Student Motivation
4.1.3 Sustaining and Protecting Motivation
4.1.4 Encouraging Positive Self-evaluation
4.2 Motivation Strategies from Cognitive Perspective
4.2.1 Increasing Learners' Autonomy
4.2.2 Help Students to Set Goals
4.3 Motivation Strategies from Contextual and Ducational Perspectives
4.3.1 Establishing the Classroom as a Learning Community
4.3.2 Providing the Learners Psychological Help
4.3.3 Arousing Students' Interest in English
4.3.4 Creating a Good Social Environment
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix
Acknowledgements
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