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Acknowledgement
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Research Motivation
1.3 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 An Overview of Learner Autonomy
2.1.1 Definition of Learner Autonomy
2.1.2 Similar Terminology
2.1.3 Characteristics of Autonomous Learners
2.2 Theoretical Basis of Learner Autonomy
2.2.1 Constructivism
2.2.2 Vygotsky's Theory
2.2.3 Humanism
2.2.4 Educational and Linguistic Perspectives on Learner Autonomy
2.3 Factors Affecting Learner Autonomy
2.3.1 Attitudes and Motivation
2.3.2 Language Learning Strategies
2.3.3 Environment
2.4 Approaches to Foster Learner Autonomy in Language Learning
2.5 Significance of Fostering Learner Autonomy in EFL in China
Chapter Three An Investigation of LearnerAutonomy
3.1 Introduction
3.2. Research Purposes and Research Questions
3.3 Subjects
3.4 Instruments
3.5 Data Collection
3.6 Data Analysis and Discussion
3.6.1 The Condition of Learner Autonomy
3.6.2 The Difference of Learner Autonomy between High-achieving learners and Low-achieving learners
3.7 Findings
Chapter Four An Empirical Study
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Methodology of the Empirical Study
4.2.1 Subjects
4.2.2 Research Purposes and Research Questions
4.2.3 Instruments
4.3 Research Design and Procedure
4.3.1 Theoretical Framework of the Study--Social Constructivist Model
4.3.2 Application of Social Constructivist Model in the Study
Chapter Five Results and Discussion
5.1 Data Analysis and Discussions of Quantitative Data
5.1.1 The Comparison between EC and CC in the Pretest and Posttest
5.1.2 The Comparison of EC between Pretest and Posttest
5.1.3 The Correlation between Learner Autonomy and Learning Performance
5.2 Data Analysis and Discussions of Qualitative Data
5.2.1 Analysis of Class Observation
5.2.2Analysis of Reflections from Students and the Teacher
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Main Findings of the Study
6.2 Implications
6.2.1 Implications for Learners
6.2.2 Implications for Teachers
6.3 Limitations and Suggestions
Bibliography
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