Abstract | 第4-6页 |
摘要 | 第7-19页 |
List of Abbreviations | 第19-20页 |
Chapter One Introduction | 第20-26页 |
1.1 Research Background | 第20-24页 |
1.1.1 Shift from Teaching-to Learning-centeredness | 第20-21页 |
1.1.2 Challenges for Freshmen's Adaptation to College English Learning | 第21-22页 |
1.1.3 Limitations of Research Adaptation to EFL Learning | 第22-24页 |
1.2 Objectives of the Study | 第24页 |
1.3 Organization of this Dissertation | 第24-26页 |
Chapter Two Literature Review | 第26-59页 |
2.1 Introduction | 第26页 |
2.2 Review of Research on Academic Adaptation | 第26-53页 |
2.2.1 Defining Key Terms | 第27页 |
2.2.2 Research on Academic Adaptation in General | 第27-45页 |
2.2.2.1 Factors Influencing Academic Adaptation in General | 第28-35页 |
2.2.2.2 Difficulties in Academic Adaptation in General | 第35-38页 |
2.2.2.3 Measures to Promote Academic Adaptation | 第38-42页 |
2.2.2.4 Measurement for Academic Adaptation | 第42-45页 |
2.2.3 Research Related to Academic Adaptation in the Chinese FL Context | 第45-53页 |
2.2.3.1 Research on "Streamlined" Teaching Program | 第45-49页 |
2.2.3.2 Adjustment Difficulties Caused by Individual Factors in the Chinese Context | 第49-52页 |
2.2.3.3 Comment on Studies on Academic Adaptation in the Chinese FL Context | 第52-53页 |
2.3 Effectiveness of Metacognitive Strategy Training in LA | 第53-58页 |
2.3.1 Links between LA and Metacognitive Strategies | 第53-54页 |
2.3.2 Effectiveness of Metacognitive Strategy Training on LA | 第54-56页 |
2.3.3 Models of Metacognitive Strategy Training | 第56-58页 |
2.4 Summary | 第58-59页 |
Chapter Three Conceptual Model of Factors Affecting Adaptation to EFLLearning | 第59-72页 |
3.1 Introduction | 第59页 |
3.2 Theoretical Basis | 第59-62页 |
3.2.1 Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development | 第59-61页 |
3.2.2. Humanism | 第61-62页 |
3.3 A Conceptual Model of Factors Affecting Adaptation to EFL Learning | 第62-64页 |
3.3.1 Factors Included in the Conceptual Model | 第62-63页 |
3.3.2 The Interrelations between Factors | 第63-64页 |
3.4 Factors Selected from the Model as the Focus of this Study | 第64-69页 |
3.4.1 Modifiable Learner Factors | 第65-67页 |
3.4.2 Prior English Proficiency | 第67-69页 |
3.5 Factors in the Model that Are Excluded in this Study | 第69-70页 |
3.6 Summary | 第70-72页 |
Chapter Four Problem Diagnosis:A Preliminary Survey | 第72-110页 |
4.1 Introduction | 第72页 |
4.2 Research Design | 第72-88页 |
4.2.1 Research Questions | 第72页 |
4.2.2 Subjects | 第72-73页 |
4.2.3 Instruments | 第73-86页 |
4.2.3.1 The Individual Factor Questionnaire | 第73-76页 |
4.2.3.2 Language Proficiency Test | 第76-77页 |
4.2.3.3 Vocabulary Test | 第77-86页 |
4.2.3.4 Interviews | 第86页 |
4.2.4 Data Collection and Analysis | 第86-88页 |
4.3 Results and Discussion | 第88-109页 |
4.3.1 Adaptational Difficulties Caused by Prior Language Skills | 第88-96页 |
4.3.1.1 Overall State of Language Knowledge and Skills | 第88-90页 |
4.3.1.2 Overall State of Vocabulary Proficiency | 第90-94页 |
4.3.1.3 Adaptational Difficulties Caused by Prior English Proficiency | 第94-96页 |
4.3.2 Adaptational Difficulties Caused by Individual Factors | 第96-109页 |
4.3.2.1 Adaptational Difficulties Caused by Autonomous Learning Beliefs | 第96-101页 |
4.3.2.2 Adaptational Difficulties Caused by Learning Strategies | 第101-105页 |
4.3.2.3 Adaptational Difficulties Caused by Motivation | 第105-109页 |
4.4 Summary | 第109-110页 |
Chapter Five An Intervention Study on Students' Adaptation to CollegeEnglish Learning | 第110-159页 |
5.1 Introduction | 第110页 |
5.2 Research Design | 第110-131页 |
5.2.1 The Focus of Intervention Program | 第110-112页 |
5.2.2 Research Questions | 第112页 |
5.2.3 Subjects | 第112-113页 |
5.2.4 Instruments | 第113-122页 |
5.2.4.1 Pre- and Post- English Test | 第113-114页 |
5.2.4.2 Pre- and Post- Questionnaires | 第114-121页 |
5.2.4.3 Interviews | 第121-122页 |
5.2.5 Data Collection | 第122-123页 |
5.2.6 Data Analysis | 第123-124页 |
5.2.7 Procedure for the Intervention | 第124-131页 |
5.3 Results and Discussion | 第131-158页 |
5.3.1 Quantitative Results and Discussion | 第131-148页 |
5.3.1.1 Effects of the Intervention Program on LA | 第132-135页 |
5.3.1.2 Effects of the Intervention Program on Adaptation to EFL learning | 第135-138页 |
5.3.1.3 Effects of the Intervention Program on Language Proficiency | 第138-141页 |
5.3.1.4 Relationship between Improvement in LA and Improvement in Language Proficiency and Adaptation to EFL learning | 第141-148页 |
5.3.2 Results of Case Studies and Discussion | 第148-158页 |
5.3.2.1 Difficlties Encountered by the Cases | 第148-151页 |
5.3.2.2 Effects of the Intervention on the Cases' Adaptation | 第151-158页 |
5.4 Summary | 第158-159页 |
Chapter Six Pedagogical Implications | 第159-166页 |
6.1 Introduction | 第159页 |
6.2 Implications for High School EnglishTeaching | 第159-161页 |
6.3 Implications for College English Teaching | 第161-165页 |
6.3.1 Developing LA | 第162页 |
6.3.2 Training Metacognitive Strategies | 第162-163页 |
6.3.3 Focusing on Freshmen' Ability to Monitor and Evaluate Learning | 第163页 |
6.3.4 Bridging the Gaps in Listening Skills | 第163-164页 |
6.3.5 Caring about Individual Needs | 第164-165页 |
6.4 Implications of VST and Questionnaire of Adaptation to EFL Learning forTeaching and Learning | 第165-166页 |
Chapter Seven Conclusion Major Findi田gs, Limitations and Recommenda村ons | 第166-174页 |
7.1 Major Findings | 第166-170页 |
7.1.1 Major Findings of the Survey | 第166-167页 |
7.1.2 Major Findings in Relation to the Intervention Study | 第167-169页 |
7.1.3 Major Findings concerning VST and Questionnaire of Adaptation to EFL Learning | 第169-170页 |
7.2 Limitations | 第170-171页 |
7.3 Recommendations for Future Research | 第171-174页 |
References | 第174-194页 |
Appendices | 第194-208页 |
Appendix Ⅰ Questionnaires | 第194-201页 |
Appendix Ⅰ-1 Questionnaire of Autonomy Learning Beliefs | 第194-195页 |
Appendix Ⅰ-2 Questionnaire of Learning Strategies | 第195-197页 |
Appendix Ⅰ-3 Questionnaire of Learning Motivation | 第197-199页 |
Appendix Ⅰ-4 Questionnaire of Learning Autonomy | 第199-200页 |
Appendix Ⅰ-5 Questionnaire of English Learning Adaptation | 第200-201页 |
Appendix Ⅱ SampleVocabulary Tests | 第201-202页 |
Appendix Ⅲ Interview Questions | 第202-203页 |
Appendix Ⅳ a Self-assessment Checklist(adapted from the College English Curriculum | 第203-208页 |
Acknowledgements | 第208-210页 |
Publications | 第210-211页 |
学位论文评阅及答辩情况表 | 第211页 |