声明
Table of Contents
Abstract
摘要
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 General Description of the Study
1.2 Motivation of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1.1 Beginning Teacher
2.1.2 Adaptation
2.1.3 Teaching Ability
2.2 Theoretical Foundations
2.2.1 Theory of Teachers’ Career Development Stage
2.2.2 Theory of Work Adjustment
2.3 Related Studies Abroad and at Home
2.3.1 Related Studies Abroad
2.3.2 Related Studies at Home
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Design
3.2.1 Subjects
3.2.2 Instruments
3.2.3 Data Collection
3.2.4 Data Analysis
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 The Teaching Ability Challenges for Beginning English Teachers
4.1.1 Challenges in Language Ability
4.1.2 Challenges in Teaching Design Ability
4.1.3 Challenges in Teaching Implementation Ability
4.1.4 Challenges in Teaching Feedback Ability
4.2 Factors Underlying the Challenges for Beginning English Teachers
4.2.1 Personal Factors
4.2.2 Contextual Influences
4.2.3 Outside Interventions
4.3 Strategies for Tackling the Challenges
4.3.1 Resorting to Theoretical Guidance
4.3.2 Consulting Experienced Teachers
4.3.3 Peer ConsuItation
4.3.4 Independent Research
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Pedagogical Implications
5.3 Limitations of the Study
5.4 Suggestions for Future Studies
References
Appendixes
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Acknowledgements
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