声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.1.2 The Requirements for English Writing in Compulsory Education English Curriculum Standards
1.1.3 The Requirements of Compulsory Education English Curriculum Standards for Evaluation
1.2 Purpose of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical Basis
2.1.1 The Theory of Constructivism
2.1.2 The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
2.1.3 The Theory of Humanism
2.2 Portfolio Assessment
2.2.1 Definition of Portfolio Assessment
2.2.2 Features of Portfolio Assessment
2.2.3 Types of Portfolio Assessment
2.2.4 Relevant Studies of Portfolio Assessment Abroad
2.2.5 Relevant Studies of Portfolio Assessment at Home
2.2.6 Methods of Portfolio Assessment
2.2.7 English Writing and Portfolio Assessment
2.3 Reasons for Students’ Difficulties in English Writing in Rural Junior High Schools
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Participants
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnalre
3.3.2 Interview
3.3.3 Test
3.4 Research Procedures
3.4.1 Two Questionnaire Surveys
3.4.2 Application of Portfolio Assessment in English Writing
3.5 Data Collection
Chapter Four Findings and Discussion
4.1 Results and Discussion of Students’ Pre-test and Post-test Writing
4.2 Results and Discussion of the Students’ Questionnaire
4.3 Results and Discussion of the Parent’s Questionnaire
4.4 Results and Analysis of Interviews
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Implications
5.2 Limitations
5.3 Future Research Suggestions
Bibliography
Appendices
Acknowledgements