ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABSTRACT
摘要
CONTENTS
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Significance of the Study
1.3 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Studies of Theoretical Origins of Autonomous Learning
2.1.1 Humanism
2.1.2 Cognitivism
2.1.3 Constructivism
2.2 Studies on Autonomous Learning
2.2.1 Definitions of Autonomous Learning
2.2.2 Characteristics of Autonomous Learners
2.2.3 Factors Influencing Autonomous Learning
2.2.4 Related Researches of Autonomous Learning at Home and Abroad
2.3 Web-based Learning
2.3.1 Definitions of Web-based Learning
2.3.2 Characteristics of Web-based Learning
2.4 Autonomous Learning and Web-based Learning
Chapter Three Research Design
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Subjects
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Interview
3.4 Data Collection and Analysis
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 Results and Discussion of the First Part of the Questionnaire
4.2 Results and Discussion of the Second Part of the Questionnaire
4.2.1 Attitude to Autonomous Learning
4.2.2 Motivation for Learning English
4.2.3 Formulating Learning Objectives and Plans
4.2.4 Selecting Learning Materials
4.2.5 Using Learning Strategies
4.2.6 Monitoring and Evaluating the Learning Process
Chapter Five Conclusions
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Suggestions for Improving Autonomous Learning
5.2.1 Increasing Students’ Awareness ofAutonomous Learning
5.2.2 Changing Teachers’ Roles
5.2.3 Strengthening Learning Strategy Training
5.2.4 Encouraging Students to Evaluate the Learning Process
5.3 Limitations of the Study
5.4 Suggestions for Further Research
REFERENCES
Appendices
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