Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
Abstract | 第6-7页 |
中文摘要 | 第8-12页 |
Chapter One Introduction | 第12-18页 |
1.1 Research Background | 第12-14页 |
1.2 Research Purpose | 第14-16页 |
1.3 Research Significance | 第16-18页 |
Chapter Two Literature Review | 第18-37页 |
2.1 The Definition of Cooperative Learning | 第18-21页 |
2.1.1 Previous studies abroad on cooperative studying | 第18-19页 |
2.1.2 Previous Studies on Cooperative Learning at Home | 第19-21页 |
2.2 The Theoretical Basis of Cooperative Learning | 第21-24页 |
2.2.1 Learning Theory of Constructivism | 第21-22页 |
2.2.2 Maslow's Theory of "Need" | 第22-23页 |
2.2.3 Humanistic Learning Theory | 第23-24页 |
2.3 Elements of Effective Cooperative Learning | 第24-27页 |
2.3.1 Positive Interdependence between Partners | 第24-25页 |
2.3.2 Individual Accountability | 第25页 |
2.3.3 Communication and interaction among group members | 第25-26页 |
2.3.4 Full Autonomy | 第26-27页 |
2.3.5 Incentive Evaluation Methods | 第27页 |
2.4 The Strategies of Cooperative Learning | 第27-29页 |
2.4.1 Team-Games-Tournament | 第28页 |
2.4.2 Student-Teams Achievement Divisions | 第28-29页 |
2.4.3 Jigsaw Method | 第29页 |
2.4.4 Collective Research Method | 第29页 |
2.4.5 Group Teaching Method | 第29页 |
2.5 Research on Small Class Teaching at Home and Abroad | 第29-35页 |
2.5.1 Definition of Small Class | 第29-30页 |
2.5.2 Small Class Teaching in Foreign Countries | 第30-32页 |
2.5.3 Research on Small Class Teaching in China | 第32-35页 |
2.6 The Advantages of Small Class Teaching | 第35-37页 |
Chapter Three Research Methodology | 第37-42页 |
3.1 Research Questions | 第37页 |
3.2 Research participants | 第37-38页 |
3.3 Research instruments | 第38-41页 |
3.3.1 Questionnaire | 第38-39页 |
3.3.2 Interview | 第39-40页 |
3.3.3 Classroom Observation | 第40-41页 |
3.4 Research Procedures | 第41-42页 |
Chapter Four Results and Discussion | 第42-63页 |
4.1 Problems in the Implementation of Cooperative Learning | 第42-47页 |
4.1.1 Lack of a Proper Understanding of Teacher's Role | 第42-43页 |
4.1.2 Lack of Scientific Grouping Method | 第43-45页 |
4.1.3 Lack of Basic Cooperative Skills among Students | 第45-47页 |
4.1.4 Lack of proper design of aims and usage of activities | 第47页 |
4.2 Factors Influencing Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning | 第47-52页 |
4.2.1 Grouping | 第48-49页 |
4.2.2 Length of Time | 第49-50页 |
4.2.3 Teacher's Role | 第50-51页 |
4.2.4 Topic Choice | 第51页 |
4.2.5 Personality | 第51-52页 |
4.2.6 Language Aptitude | 第52页 |
4.3 Strategies for Improving the Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning in Small Class | 第52-63页 |
4.3.1 Strengthening the construction of small class environment | 第52-54页 |
4.3.2 Strengthening the Management System of Group Members | 第54-57页 |
4.3.3 Building Reasonable Groups and Positive Group Culture | 第57-59页 |
4.3.4 Designing Appropriate Goals and Activities | 第59-61页 |
4.3.5 Strengthening the Construction of Teaching Staff and the Guiding Role of Teachers | 第61-62页 |
4.3.6 Establishing a Positive and Effective Evaluation Mechanism | 第62-63页 |
Chapter Five Conclusion | 第63-65页 |
5.1 Major Findings | 第63-64页 |
5.2 Implication and Limitation of the Present Study | 第64-65页 |
Bibliography | 第65-69页 |
Appendix Ⅰ | 第69-71页 |
Appendix Ⅱ | 第71-72页 |
攻读学位期间发表的论文和研究成果 | 第72页 |