| Abstract in English | 第1-10页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第10-12页 |
| Abbreviations | 第12-13页 |
| Introduction | 第13-17页 |
| Chapter One A Review of Previous Research on Learner Autonomy | 第17-23页 |
| ·Definitions of Learner Autonomy | 第17-21页 |
| ·Holec's Definition | 第17页 |
| ·Huttunen's Definition | 第17-18页 |
| ·Littlewood's Definition | 第18页 |
| ·Benson and Volley's Definition | 第18-19页 |
| ·A Working Definition | 第19-21页 |
| ·Related Terminology | 第21-22页 |
| ·Characteristics of the Autonomous Learner | 第22-23页 |
| Chapter Two Rationale for Learner Autonomy in Language Teaching and Learning | 第23-34页 |
| ·Constructivist Views | 第23页 |
| ·Maslow's Self-Actualization | 第23-24页 |
| ·Schemata | 第24-26页 |
| ·Humanistic Curriculum and Leamer-Centredness | 第26-27页 |
| ·Learning Styles and Strategies | 第27-29页 |
| ·Motivation | 第29-30页 |
| ·Metacognitive Views | 第30-32页 |
| ·Consciousness | 第32-34页 |
| Chapter Three Significance of Fostering Learner Autonomy in ESL in China | 第34-42页 |
| ·Current Situation of English Learning and Teaching in China | 第34-35页 |
| ·Influences of Traditional Teaching Style on Both Teachers and Learners | 第35-36页 |
| ·Learner Autonomy, a Universal Concept | 第36-37页 |
| ·Wider Educational Goal and Practical Societal Needs | 第37-39页 |
| ·Whole-Person Education | 第39-40页 |
| ·Learners' Improvements beyond Knowledge | 第40-42页 |
| Chapter Four Ways to Foster Learner Autonomy in ESL in China | 第42-60页 |
| ·Nunan's Suggestions for Fostering Learner Autonomy | 第42-45页 |
| ·Integrating Language Content and Learning Process | 第42-43页 |
| ·A'Reflective' Lesson | 第43-44页 |
| ·Learning Contracts | 第44-45页 |
| ·Learner Diaries | 第45页 |
| ·Benson's Suggestions for Fostering Learner Autonomy | 第45-47页 |
| ·Fostering LA: An Integrated Model | 第47-60页 |
| ·Direct Learners/Teachers Attitudes towards Autonomy | 第47-51页 |
| ·Teachers' Attitudes | 第48-49页 |
| ·Students' Attitudes | 第49-51页 |
| ·Being Aware of Learning Strategies | 第51-57页 |
| ·Cognitive Strategies | 第52页 |
| ·Metacognitive Strategies | 第52页 |
| ·Teacher's Professional Knowledge and Skills | 第52-53页 |
| ·Integrating Strategy Training with Regular Course | 第53-55页 |
| ·An Example to Show the Whole Process | 第55-57页 |
| ·Provide Supportive Environment for Learner Autonomy | 第57-60页 |
| Chapter Five An Experiment of Fostering Learner Autonomy | 第60-77页 |
| ·Research Questions and Hypothesis | 第60页 |
| ·Research Questions | 第60页 |
| ·Hypothesis | 第60页 |
| ·Methodology | 第60-68页 |
| ·Design of the experiment | 第60-61页 |
| ·The Subjects | 第61页 |
| ·Instruments | 第61-63页 |
| ·Questionnaire | 第61-62页 |
| ·Tests | 第62-63页 |
| ·Procedures | 第63-68页 |
| ·Experimental Procedures | 第63页 |
| ·Teaching methods and Activities | 第63-68页 |
| ·Data Analysis | 第68-72页 |
| ·Finding | 第72-73页 |
| ·Discussion | 第73-77页 |
| Chapter Six Pedagogical Implications | 第77-81页 |
| ·Implication for Learners | 第77-78页 |
| ·Implications for Teachers | 第78-80页 |
| ·Implications for Educational Institutions | 第80-81页 |
| Conclusion | 第81-83页 |
| Appendices | 第83-92页 |
| Bibliography | 第92-100页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第100-101页 |
| Thesis Published | 第101-102页 |
