| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第8-10页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第10-13页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第10-11页 |
| 1.1.1 The Importance of Professional Development for English Teachers | 第10页 |
| 1.1.2 Theoretical Foundation of the Research | 第10-11页 |
| 1.2 The Purpose and significance of the study | 第11-12页 |
| 1.3 Structure of the Thesis | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第13-21页 |
| 2.1 A Review of Professional Development of Teachers | 第13-16页 |
| 2.1.1 A Review of Professional Development of Teachers Abroad | 第13-14页 |
| 2.1.2 A review of the Research of Professional Development of Teachers in China | 第14-16页 |
| 2.1.2.1 Professional Development of Teachers in China in General | 第14-15页 |
| 2.1.2.2 Professional Development of English Teachers in China | 第15-16页 |
| 2.2 A Review of Educational Ecology | 第16-18页 |
| 2.2.1 A Review of Educational Ecology Abroad | 第16-17页 |
| 2.2.2 A Review of Educational Ecology in China | 第17-18页 |
| 2.3 The Connotations of Educational Ecology | 第18-21页 |
| 2.3.1 The Definition and Main Theories of Educational Ecology | 第18-19页 |
| 2.3.2 The Research Methodology | 第19-21页 |
| Chapter Three Research Design | 第21-23页 |
| 3.1 Study Subjects | 第21页 |
| 3.2 Research Questions | 第21页 |
| 3.3 Research Methods | 第21-23页 |
| 3.3.1 Literature Study | 第21-22页 |
| 3.3.2 Questionnaire | 第22页 |
| 3.3.3 Observations and Interviews | 第22-23页 |
| Chapter Four Data Presentation and Discussion | 第23-44页 |
| 4.1 Information of Study Subjects | 第23-24页 |
| 4.2 Current Situation of Middle School English Teachers' Professional Development | 第24-26页 |
| 4.2.1 Awareness of Professional Development | 第24-25页 |
| 4.2.2 Abilities in Need of Development | 第25-26页 |
| 4.3 Professional Development in Different Ways | 第26-41页 |
| 4.3.1 Professional Development in Teacher Reflection | 第26-28页 |
| 4.3.1.1 Frequency of Teacher Reflection | 第26-28页 |
| 4.3.1.2 Different Forms of Teacher Reflection | 第28页 |
| 4.3.2 Professional Development in Teaching Research | 第28-32页 |
| 4.3.2.1 Middle School English Teachers' Motivation for Teaching Research | 第29页 |
| 4.3.2.2 Choices on Ways of Teaching Research | 第29-30页 |
| 4.3.2.3 Reasons for Not Doing Teaching Research | 第30-31页 |
| 4.3.2.4 Middle School English Teachers' Attitude Towards Teaching Research | 第31页 |
| 4.3.2.5 Difficulties in Publishing Research Achievements | 第31-32页 |
| 4.3.3 Professional Development through Study | 第32-37页 |
| 4.3.3.1 Reading Habits of Middle School English Teachers | 第33-34页 |
| 4.3.3.2 Teacher Training in Ganzhou | 第34-35页 |
| 4.3.3.3 In-Service Online Training in Ganzhou | 第35-37页 |
| 4.3.4 Professional Development in Cooperation | 第37-41页 |
| 4.3.4.1 The Construction of Teaching and Research Group in Ganzhou | 第38-40页 |
| 4.3.4.2 Peer Observation in Ganzhou | 第40-41页 |
| 4.4 Circumstances and Guarantee System for Professional Development of English Teachers | 第41-44页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第44-46页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings of the Study | 第44-45页 |
| 5.2 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions | 第45-46页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ | 第46-50页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ | 第50-51页 |
| Bibliography | 第51-55页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第55页 |
