ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABSTRACT
摘要
CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Purpose and significance of the study
1.3 Layout of the thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Understanding information processing in language teaching
2.1.1 Defining information processing
2.1.2 Levels of information processing
2.2 Understanding thinking quality in language teaching
2.2.1 Components of thinking quality
2.2.2 Strategies to improve thinking quality
2.3 Relationship between information processing,language teaching and thinking quality
2.4 Theoretical basis:The Comprehensive Approach
2.5 Action Research
2.5.1 Definition
2.5.2 Action research and teachers’ professional development
Chapter 3 Research Design
3.1 Research questions
3.2 Research participants
3.3 Research instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Classroom observation
3.3.3 Interview
3.4 Research procedures
Chapter 4 Action Research on Processing Text Information and Improving Classroom Practice
4.1 Problems with current reading instruction practice in senior high school
4.2 The analysis of the reading text
4.2.1 Analysis of information
4.2.2 Analysis of language
4.2.3 Analysis of thinking
4.2.4 A comprehensive understanding of the reading text
4.3 Instructional design
4.4 Reflection
4.4.1 Achievements in the first round
4.4.2 Deficiencies in the first round
4.5 First revised design
4.6 Reflection of the revised design
4.6.1 Achievements in the second round
4.6.2 Deficiencies in the second round
4.7 Approaches to improve thinking quality in light of text information processing in two-round action research
4.7.1 Utilizing text title to activate prediction and verification
4.7.2 Valuing multiple information “points’’ to promote the preciseness of thinking
4.7.3 Designing logical question chain to improve thinking skills
4.7.4 Utilizing mind mapping to broaden space of thinking
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Major findings
5.1.1 The aspects oftext information processing influences the practice of reading instruction
5.1.2 Improving thinking quality in light of text information processing
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations and suggestions
References
Appendices
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