声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 The purpose of the research
1.3 The significance of the research
1.4 The structure of the research
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Review of related theories
2.1.1 Construetivism
2.1.2 Affective Filter Hypothesis
2.1.3 Motivation
2.1.4 Self-efficacy
2.2 Review of English learning interest
2.2.1 Defining English learning interest
2.2.2 Studies on the influence of interest and English learning home and abroad
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research questions
3.2 Participants
3.3 Research methods
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Interview
3.4 Methods of data analysis
Chapter Four Findings and Discussion
4.1 The current situation of below-average students’ English learning interest
4.1.1 Function awareness of English
4.1.2 Enjoyment of learning English
4.1.3 Involvement in English learning
4.1.4 Continuation of English study
4.1.5 Willingness to communicate in English
4.2 Factors that affect below-average students’English learning interest
4.2.1 Four factors concerning below-average students themselves
4.2.2 Three factors concerning English teachers and their teaching
4.2.3 Factors concerning the textbooks
4.2.4 Factors concerning classmates’understanding and help
4.2.5 Factors concerning atmosphere created by friends and family
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Summary of major findings
5.2 Implications
5.2.1 Ways with focus on below-average students themselves
5.2.2 Ways with focus Oil teachers and their teaching
5.2.3 Ways with focus on textb00ks
5.2.4 Ways with focus on classmates
5.2.5 Ways with focus on below-average students’friends and family members
5.3 Limitations
5.4 Suggestions for future research
Bibliography
Appendices
Acknowledgments