| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-9页 |
| List of Tables | 第9-13页 |
| Chapter Ⅰ Introduction | 第13-18页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Study | 第13-15页 |
| 1.2 The Significance of the Study | 第15-16页 |
| 1.3 Statement of Research Questions | 第16-17页 |
| 1.4 Structure of the Study | 第17-18页 |
| Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review | 第18-38页 |
| 2.1 Educational Assessment | 第18-24页 |
| 2.1.1 The Summary of Educational Assessment | 第18-19页 |
| 2.1.2 The Definition of Formative Assessment | 第19-20页 |
| 2.1.3 The Definition of Summative Assessment | 第20-21页 |
| 2.1.4 The Distinction between Formative Assessment and Summative Assessment | 第21-24页 |
| 2.2 Formative Assessment | 第24-31页 |
| 2.2.1 The Development of Formative Assessment | 第24-25页 |
| 2.2.2 The Priciples of Formative Assessment | 第25-27页 |
| 2.2.3 Characteristics of Formative Assessment | 第27-28页 |
| 2.2.4 The Theoretical Basis for Formative Assessment | 第28-31页 |
| 2.2.4.1 Cognitive Psychology | 第28-29页 |
| 2.2.4.2 The Theory of Multiple Intelligences | 第29-30页 |
| 2.2.4.3 Constructivism | 第30-31页 |
| 2.3 The Related Research on Formative Assessment | 第31-35页 |
| 2.3.1 The Research Abroad | 第31-33页 |
| 2.3.2 The Research in China | 第33-35页 |
| 2.4 Recent Research on the Application of Formative Assessment to Oral English Learning | 第35-38页 |
| Chapter Ⅲ Research Methodology | 第38-49页 |
| 3.1 Restatement of Research Questions | 第38页 |
| 3.2 Subjects | 第38页 |
| 3.3 Instruments | 第38-40页 |
| 3.3.1 Pilot Study | 第39页 |
| 3.3.2 Questionnaires | 第39页 |
| 3.3.3 Oral English Tests | 第39-40页 |
| 3.4 Experimental Research Design | 第40-48页 |
| 3.4.1 Preparation for the Experiment | 第41-42页 |
| 3.4.1.1 Pre-questionnaire | 第41页 |
| 3.4.1.2 Pre-test | 第41-42页 |
| 3.4.2 Implementing the Experiment | 第42-47页 |
| 3.4.2.1 The Introduction of Experiment | 第42-43页 |
| 3.4.2.2 Self-Assessment | 第43页 |
| 3.4.2.3 Peer-Assessment | 第43-44页 |
| 3.4.2.4 Teacher-Assessment | 第44-47页 |
| 3.4.3 After the Experiment | 第47-48页 |
| 3.4.3.1 Post-Questionnaire | 第47-48页 |
| 3.4.3.2 Post-Test | 第48页 |
| 3.5 Data Analysis | 第48-49页 |
| Chapter Ⅳ Results and Discussions | 第49-76页 |
| 4.1 Research Question 1: Is formative assessment more effective to raise students' interest in oral English learning than summative assessment in the secondary vocational school? | 第49-59页 |
| 4.1.1 The Comparison of Students' Interest in Oral English Learning in Two Groups before the Experiment | 第49-53页 |
| 4.1.2 The Comparison of Students' Interest in Oral English Learning in Two Groups after the Experiment | 第53-59页 |
| 4.2 Research Question 2: Is formative assessment more effective for students to form positiveattitude towards oral English learning than formative assessment in the secondary vocational school? | 第59-70页 |
| 4.2.1 The Comparison of Students' Attitude towards Oral English Learning in Two Groups before the Experiment | 第60-63页 |
| 4.2.2 The Comparison of Students' Attitude towards Oral English Learning in Two Groups after the Experiment | 第63-70页 |
| 4.3 Research Question 3: Is formative assessment more effective to improve students' oral English proficiency than summative assessment in the secondary vocational school? | 第70-72页 |
| 4.3.1 The Comparison of Students' Oral English Proficiency in Two Groups before the Experiment | 第70-71页 |
| 4.3.2 The Comparison of Students' Oral English Proficiency in Two Groups after the Experiment | 第71-72页 |
| 4.4 Research Question 4: Are overall students more satisfied with formative assessment than summative assessment? | 第72-76页 |
| Chapter Ⅴ Conclusions, Implications and Suggestions for Future Studies | 第76-80页 |
| 5.1 Conclusion | 第76-77页 |
| 5.2 Implications of the Research | 第77-79页 |
| 5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Future Studies | 第79-80页 |
| Bibliography | 第80-84页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ: Questionnaire on Students' Oral English Learning and Their Cognition to Assessment in ZJK Vocational Education Center ( Pre-Questionnair) | 第84-86页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ: Questionnaire on Students' Oral English Learning and Their Cognition to Assessment in ZJK Vocational Education Center ( Post-Questionnair) | 第86-88页 |
| Appendix Ⅲ: The Oral English Test Paper (Pre-Test) | 第88-96页 |
| Appendix Ⅳ: The Oral English Test Paper (Post-Test) | 第96-104页 |
| Acknowlegements | 第104页 |
