摘要
Abstract
Introduction
Chapter 1 Literature Review
1.1 Theoretical Foundation of Autonomous Learning
1.1.1 Humanism
1.1.2 Cognitivism
1.1.3 Constructivism
1.2 Attempts to Define Autonomy
1.2.1 Definitions of Autonomous Learning in Literature
1.2.2 Relevant Concepts
1.2.3 Characteristics of an Autonomous Learner
1.3 Autonomous Learning Researches Abroad
1.4 Autonomous Learning Researches in China
1.5 Oriental Culture and Autonomous Learning
Chapter 2 A Survey of Learning Situation and Expectation ofUniversity Students
2.1 Purpose of the Survey
2.2 Subjects
2.3 Instruments
2.4 Data-collection
2.5 Data-analysis
Chapter 3 Data Analysis and Discussion of the Survey
3.1 Motivation of and Attitude toward Learning English
3.2 Time Spent on English Learning in the College
3.3 Engagement in the Classroom
3.4 Ability Developments in Classroom Learning
3.5 Evaluation of College English Teaching Effect
3.6 Autonomous Activities after Class
3.7 Effective Ways to Learn English
3.8 Findings and Suggestions
Chapter 4 A Model of Fostering Students' Autonomous LearningAbility
4.1 New Role Orientations for Teachers
4.1.1 Teachers' Roles in Class
4.1.2 Teachers' Roles after Class
4.2 Preparation of Autonomous Learning
4.3 Aspects of Fostering Learner Autonomy
4.3.1 Determining the Objectives
4.3.2 Defining the Contents and Progressions
4.3.3 Selecting Strategies to Be Used
4.3.4 Cooperating with Other Learners
4.3.5 Evaluating What Has Been Acquired
4.4 Construction of Periodic Teaching and Research Seminars
4.5 Discussion of Learner Differences
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix
Acknowledgements
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