声明
摘要
ABSTRACT
Contents
Index to Tables
Index to Figures
Abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter 1 Literature Review
1.1 Overviews of Digital Storytelling
1.1.1 Definition of Digital Storytelling
1.1.2 Forms of Digital Storytelling
1.2 Studies on Digital Storytelling
1.2.1 Studies on Digital Storytelling Abroad
1.2.2 Studies on Digital Storytelling in China
Chapter 2 Theoretical Basis:Constructivism
2.1.1 Views on Knowledge
2.1.2 Relationships Between the Teacher and Students
2.2 Educational Principles of Constructivism
2.2.1 Student Responsibility and Initiative
2.2.2 Authentic Learning Contexts
2.2.3 Construction of Learning Environment
2.3 Relations Between Constructivism and Digital Storytelling
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Participants
3.3 Research Instruments
3.4 Validity and Reliability
3.5 Course Design
3.5.1 Preparation for Digital Storytelling
3.5.2 Teaching Procedure of Digital Storytelling
3.5.3 Implementation of the Teaching Practice
3.6 Data Collection and Analysis
3.6.1 Quantitative Data
3.6.2 Qualitative Data
Chapter 4 Research Results
4.1 Digital Storytelling and English Expressions of Chinese Culture
4.1.1 Effects on English Expressions of Chinese Culture
4.1.2 Students’ Reflections on English Expressions of Chinese Culture
4.2 Digital Storytelling and Learning Motivation
4.2.1 Effects on Learning Motivation
4.2.2 Students’ Reflections on Learning Motivation
4.3 Students’ Attitudes Towards Digital Storytelling
4.3.1 Perceptions of Digital Storytelling
4.3.2 Opportunities to Use Language Skills
Chapter 5 Discussion and Implications
5.1 Discussion about Digital Storytelling
5.1.1 On English Expressions of Chinese Culture
5.1.2 On Learning Motivation
5.1.3 On Students’ Attitudes
5.2 Implications for Chinese Culture Teaching
5.2.1 Establishing English Course of Chinese Culture
5.2.2 Innovating Teaching Methods
5.2.3 Constructing Cultural Exchange Atmosphere
5.2.4 Creating Multiple Evaluation
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Appendix
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