Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of This Study
1.2 The Purpose and Significance of the Research
1.3 Research Questions and Organization of the Thesis
1.4 The Experiment Considerations
Chapter two Literature review
2.1 Brief Introduction to Portfolio Assessment
2.1.1 The Origin and definitions of portfolio assessment
2.1.2 Types of portfolios
2.1.3 Organization of Portfolio Content
2.2 Rationales underlying Portfolio Assessment
2.2.1 The theory of formative assessment
2.2.2 The theory of multiple intelligences
2.2.3 Constructivism
2.3 Studies on portfolio assessment in EFL classrooms(China)
Chapter three Research Design
3.1 Subjects
3.2 Instruments
3.2.1 Questionnaires
3.2.2 Exams
3.2.3 Interviews
3.3 Research Procedures
3.3.1 Preparation Period(2009.7-2009.8)
3.3.2 Implementing Period(2009.9-2010.1)
3.3.3 Exhibition Period(2010.1)
3.3.4 Post-Experiment Period
Chapter four Data Analyses
4.1 Analyses of Questionnaires
4.1.1 Analysis of Pre-questionnaire on students
4.1.2 Analysis of Pre-questionnaire on parents
4.1.3 Analysis of Post-questionnaire on students
4.1.4 Analysis of Post-questionnaire on parents
4.2 Analyses of Interviews
4.2.1 Analysis of Students’ Interview
4.2.2 Analysis of Parents’ Interview
4.3 Analyses of Oral Tests
Chapter five Conclusion
5.1 Main Finding
5.2 Limitations
5.3 Implications for Further Research
Bibliography
Appendix
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