声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Research
1.2 Research Objectives and Research Questions
1.3 Research Significance
1.4 Organization of the Dissertation
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Studies on Autonomous Learning
2.1.1 Definition of Autonomous Learning
2.1.2 Prerequisites for Autonomous Learning
2.1.3 Ways to Improve Learners’ Autonomous Learning Ability
2.2 Studies on Metacognition and Metacognitive Strategies
2.2.1 Definition of Metacognition
2.2.2 Composition of Metacognition
2.3 Connection between Autonomous Learning and Metacognition
2.3.1 The Core Link between Autonomous Learning and Metacognition
2.3.2 Metacognitive Strategies
2.4 Relevant studies on developing autonomous learning ability through metacognitive strategies training
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.1.1 Pre-Experiment Preparation
3.1.2 While-Experiment Activity
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 Test
3.3.2 Interviews
3.3.3 Questionnaire
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 Results of Quantitative Study and Discussion
4.1.1 On the MS Competence
4.1.2 On the AL Ability
4.1.3 On the EAA Level
4.2 The Correlation Analysis
4.2.1 Correlations between MSC and ALA
4.2.2 Correlations between MSC and EAA
4.2.3 Correlations between ALA and EAA
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of the Study
5.2 Pedagogical Implications of the Study
5.3 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Future Research
5.3.1 Limitations of the Study
5.3.2 Suggestions for Future Research
Works cited
Appendices
Publications