| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第8-12页 |
| List of Abbreviations | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第13-17页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第13-14页 |
| 1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study | 第14-15页 |
| 1.3 The Layout of the Thesis | 第15-17页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第17-32页 |
| 2.1 Theoretical Basis of Self-efficacy | 第17-25页 |
| 2.1.1 Definitions and Functions of Self-efficacy | 第19-20页 |
| 2.1.2 Concepts of Learning Self-efficacy and its Derivatives | 第20-22页 |
| 2.1.3 Factors Affecting Self-efficacy | 第22-24页 |
| 2.1.4 Measurement of Self-efficacy | 第24-25页 |
| 2.2 Studies on Self-efficacy of Teachers and Students | 第25-28页 |
| 2.2.1 Studies on Self-efficacy of Teachers | 第25-26页 |
| 2.2.2 Studies on Self-efficacy of Students | 第26-28页 |
| 2.3 Studies on Low and High Achievers | 第28-29页 |
| 2.3.1 Low Achievers (LAs) and English Low Achievers (ELAs) | 第28-29页 |
| 2.3.2 High Achievers (HAs) and English High Achievers (EHAs) | 第29页 |
| 2.4 Summary | 第29-32页 |
| Chapter Three Methodology | 第32-41页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第32页 |
| 3.2 Research Subjects | 第32-33页 |
| 3.3 Research Instruments | 第33-39页 |
| 3.3.1 Questionnaire | 第33-36页 |
| 3.3.2 Interview | 第36-37页 |
| 3.3.3 Class Observation | 第37-39页 |
| 3.4 Data Collection and Analysis | 第39-41页 |
| Chapter Four Results and Discussion | 第41-71页 |
| 4.1 Results and Analysis of the Pre-questionnaires | 第41-51页 |
| 4.1.1 General Characteristics of the Senior High Students’ EPS | 第41-44页 |
| 4.1.2 Comparison of EPS of ELAs and EHAs in Senior High School | 第44-51页 |
| 4.2 Results and Analysis of the Pre-interviews | 第51-55页 |
| 4.3 Results and Analysis of Class Observations | 第55-64页 |
| 4.3.1 Class Observations of the Teacher | 第56-57页 |
| 4.3.2 Class Observations of the Students | 第57-64页 |
| 4.4 Results and Analysis of the Post-questionnaires | 第64-68页 |
| 4.5 Results and Analysis of the Post-interview | 第68-71页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第71-78页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings of the Research | 第71-72页 |
| 5.2 Pedagogical Implications | 第72-75页 |
| 5.3 Limitations of this Study | 第75-76页 |
| 5.4 Suggestions for Future Research | 第76-78页 |
| References | 第78-83页 |
| Appendix One Questionnaire | 第83-85页 |
| Appendix Two Interview Questions | 第85-86页 |
| Appendix Three The scheme of classroom observation | 第86-87页 |
| About the Author | 第87页 |
