| Abstract | 第1-10页 |
| 摘要 | 第10-11页 |
| List of Abbreviations | 第11-12页 |
| List of Tables | 第12-13页 |
| List of Figures | 第13-14页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第14-20页 |
| ·Background of the Study | 第14-15页 |
| ·Statement of Problems | 第15-16页 |
| ·Rationale for the Study | 第16-17页 |
| ·Purpose and Method of the Study | 第17页 |
| ·Significance of the Study | 第17-18页 |
| ·Organization of the Thesis | 第18-20页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第20-36页 |
| ·Introduction | 第20页 |
| ·Portfolio and Its Classification | 第20-22页 |
| ·Portfolio Assessment and Its Characteristics | 第22-23页 |
| ·Rationale Underlying Portfolio Assessment | 第23-26页 |
| ·Multifaceted Nature of Language Proficiency | 第23-24页 |
| ·Constructive Nature of the Learning Process | 第24-25页 |
| ·Humanistic Approach of Language Teaching | 第25-26页 |
| ·Theory of Multi-intelligence | 第26页 |
| ·Empirical Studies on Portfolio Assessment | 第26-34页 |
| ·Portfolio as Means to Professional Development | 第27-29页 |
| ·Portfolio as Formative Assessment in Language Classrooms | 第29-31页 |
| ·Portfolio as Formative Assessment in the Chinese Context | 第31-34页 |
| ·Research Gaps and Research Questions | 第34页 |
| ·Chapter Summary | 第34-36页 |
| Chapter Three Methodology | 第36-39页 |
| ·Introduction | 第36页 |
| ·Participants | 第36-37页 |
| ·Sources of Data | 第37页 |
| ·Data Collection | 第37-38页 |
| ·Data Analysis | 第38页 |
| ·Chapter Summary | 第38-39页 |
| Chapter Four Results and Findings | 第39-51页 |
| ·Introduction | 第39页 |
| ·The Status Quo of Portfolio Use in English Learning | 第39-42页 |
| ·The Portfolio Type Used by the Participants | 第39-40页 |
| ·The Development of Portfolios by the Participants | 第40-42页 |
| ·Students' Attitudes toward the Use of Portfolio | 第42-43页 |
| ·The Roles of Portfolio in English Learning | 第43-46页 |
| ·Portfolio Use and Active Learning | 第44-45页 |
| ·Portfolio Use and Learner Autonomy | 第45-46页 |
| ·Comparison between Portfolio Assessment and Traditional Tests | 第46-48页 |
| ·Results of Semi-structured Interviews | 第48-50页 |
| ·Chapter Summary | 第50-51页 |
| Chapter Five Discussion | 第51-56页 |
| ·Introduction | 第51页 |
| ·The Process Portfolio Type Used in College English Learning | 第51-52页 |
| ·Insufficiency of Portfolio Development | 第52页 |
| ·Benefits of Portfolio Assessment in English Learning | 第52-53页 |
| ·Advantages of Portfolios over Traditional Tests | 第53-55页 |
| ·Chapter Summary | 第55-56页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第56-63页 |
| ·Summary of the Study | 第56-58页 |
| ·Pedagogical Implications | 第58-61页 |
| ·Implications for Portfolio Development | 第58-59页 |
| ·Implications for Professional Instructions | 第59-60页 |
| ·Implications for Cooperative Feedback | 第60-61页 |
| ·Limitations of the Study | 第61页 |
| ·Suggestions for Future Research | 第61-62页 |
| ·Concluding Remarks | 第62-63页 |
| References | 第63-70页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ Questionnaire | 第70-72页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ Interview Guidelines | 第72-73页 |
| Appendix Ⅲ Email from Professor Matthew T.Apple | 第73-74页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第74-75页 |
| 学位论文评阅及答辩情况表 | 第75页 |
