| Acknowledgements | 第3-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-12页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第12-16页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Study | 第12-13页 |
| 1.2 Significance of the Study | 第13-14页 |
| 1.3 Objective of the Study | 第14-15页 |
| 1.4 Methodology of the Thesis | 第15页 |
| 1.5 Organization of the Thesis | 第15-16页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第16-22页 |
| 2.1 Definition of Learning Difficulties | 第16-18页 |
| 2.2 Researches on Students with LDs both at Home and Abroad | 第18-20页 |
| 2.3 Limitations of the Previous Studies | 第20-22页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework | 第22-32页 |
| 3.1 Definition of Learning Motivation | 第22-23页 |
| 3.2 Researches on Learning Motivation both at Home and Abroad | 第23-25页 |
| 3.3 Motivational Theories | 第25-30页 |
| 3.3.1 Need Theory | 第25-27页 |
| 3.3.2 Attribution Theory | 第27-28页 |
| 3.3.3 Self-efficacy Theory | 第28-29页 |
| 3.3.4 Goal Theory | 第29-30页 |
| 3.4 Motivation and the Low Achievers’ Language Learning | 第30-32页 |
| Chapter Four Research Design and Data Analysis | 第32-50页 |
| 4.1 Research Questions | 第32页 |
| 4.2 Research Subjects | 第32-33页 |
| 4.3 Research Instruments | 第33-34页 |
| 4.4 Research Procedures | 第34-41页 |
| 4.5 Data Analysis of Questionnaire | 第41-46页 |
| 4.5.1 Analysis of Students’ Needs in English Learning | 第41-42页 |
| 4.5.2 Analysis of Students’ Self-efficacy | 第42-44页 |
| 4.5.3 Analysis of Students’ Goal Orientation | 第44-45页 |
| 4.5.4 Analysis of Students’ Attribution | 第45-46页 |
| 4.6 Analysis and Discussion of Results from Pretest and Posttest | 第46-50页 |
| Chapter Five Suggestions for Stimulating Students with LDs’ Motivation | 第50-58页 |
| 5.1 Suggestions for Students | 第50-53页 |
| 5.1.1 Satisfying Achievement Needs | 第50-51页 |
| 5.1.2 Setting Attainable Goals | 第51页 |
| 5.1.3 Building Self-confidence | 第51-52页 |
| 5.1.4 Forming the Positive Attribution | 第52页 |
| 5.1.5 Transferring Anxiety | 第52-53页 |
| 5.2 Suggestions for Teachers | 第53-58页 |
| 5.2.1 Improving Their Qualities | 第53页 |
| 5.2.2 Adopting the suitable Teaching Styles | 第53-55页 |
| 5.2.3 Creating Harmonious Learning Situation | 第55-58页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第58-62页 |
| 6.1 Major Findings | 第58-59页 |
| 6.2 Pedagogical Implications | 第59页 |
| 6.3 Limitations of the Study | 第59-60页 |
| 6.4 Suggestions for Future Study | 第60-62页 |
| Bibliography | 第62-66页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ | 第66-68页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ | 第68-70页 |
