| Acknowledgements | 第4-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-11页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第11-16页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Research | 第11-13页 |
| 1.2 Methods of the Research | 第13-14页 |
| 1.3 Significance of the Research | 第14-16页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第16-26页 |
| 2.1 Research on Inquiry-based Teaching Abroad | 第16-21页 |
| 2.1.1 Introduction to Inquiry-based Teaching Abroad | 第16-17页 |
| 2.1.2 Application Models of Inquiry-based Teaching | 第17-19页 |
| 2.1.3 Theory Source of Inquiry-based Teaching | 第19-21页 |
| 2.2 Research on Inquiry-based Teaching at Home | 第21-26页 |
| 2.2.1 Introduction to Inquiry-based Teaching in China | 第21-22页 |
| 2.2.2 The Difference between IBT and Traditional Teaching Approaches | 第22-23页 |
| 2.2.3 Introduction to English Reading Class in China | 第23-26页 |
| Chapter 3 Methodology | 第26-30页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第26页 |
| 3.2 Research Subject | 第26-27页 |
| 3.3 Research Instrument | 第27-28页 |
| 3.3.1 Design of the Classroom Observation Outline | 第27页 |
| 3.3.2 Collection and Analysis of the Relevant Teaching Materials | 第27-28页 |
| 3.4 Research process | 第28-30页 |
| Chapter 4 Results and Discussion | 第30-59页 |
| 4.1 Results and Discussion of the Instructional Design | 第30-39页 |
| 4.1.1 Analysis of the Instructional Design | 第30-33页 |
| 4.1.2 Principles on Producing an Inquiry-based Instructional Design | 第33-37页 |
| 4.1.3 How to Design the Inquiry Points for the Inquiry Class | 第37-39页 |
| 4.2 Results and Discussion of the PowerPoint | 第39-43页 |
| 4.2.1 Analysis of the PowerPoint | 第39-41页 |
| 4.2.2 Suggestions on Using Computer Assisted Teaching Methods | 第41-43页 |
| 4.3 Results and Discussion of the Teacher and the Students | 第43-48页 |
| 4.3.1 Analysis of the Teacher and the Students | 第43-46页 |
| 4.3.2 Suggestions on Engaging Students in An Inquiry-based Class | 第46-48页 |
| 4.4 Results and Discussion of the Classroom Learning Environment | 第48-51页 |
| 4.4.1 Analysis of the Classroom Learning Environment | 第48-50页 |
| 4.4.2 Principles on Managing an Inquiry-based Classroom Learning Environment | 第50-51页 |
| 4.5 Results and Discussion of the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Class | 第51-54页 |
| 4.5.1 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Inquiry-based Class | 第51-52页 |
| 4.5.2 Principles on Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Inquiry-based Class | 第52-54页 |
| 4.6 A Sample Curriculum Design | 第54-59页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第59-63页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第59-60页 |
| 5.2 Pedagogical Implications | 第60-61页 |
| 5.3 Limitations | 第61-62页 |
| 5.4 Suggestions for Further Research | 第62-63页 |
| Reference | 第63-69页 |
| Appendixes | 第69-82页 |
| 攻读学位期间的研究成果 | 第82页 |
