| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 第3-4页 |
| ABSTRACT | 第4-5页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-9页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第9-13页 |
| 1.1 The origin of the study | 第9-11页 |
| 1.2 Aims and significance of the study | 第11-12页 |
| 1.3 The structure of the thesis | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第13-22页 |
| 2.1 Classroom Learning Community | 第13-19页 |
| 2.1.1 Community | 第13-14页 |
| 2.1.2 Learning community | 第14-17页 |
| 2.1.2.1 Learning community research abroad | 第14-16页 |
| 2.1.2.2 Learning community research in China | 第16-17页 |
| 2.1.3 Classroom learning community | 第17-19页 |
| 2.1.3.1 The concept of classroom learning community | 第17页 |
| 2.1.3.2 The characteristics of classroom learning community | 第17-19页 |
| 2.2 Related theories | 第19-22页 |
| 2.2.1 Constructivist learning theory | 第19页 |
| 2.2.2 Autonomous learning | 第19-20页 |
| 2.2.3 Cooperative learning | 第20-22页 |
| Chapter Three Research Methodology | 第22-29页 |
| 3.1 Research questions | 第22页 |
| 3.2 Research participants | 第22-23页 |
| 3.3 Research methods | 第23-25页 |
| 3.3.1 Narrative inquiry | 第23-24页 |
| 3.3.2 Case study | 第24-25页 |
| 3.4 Data collection | 第25-26页 |
| 3.4.1 Observation | 第25-26页 |
| 3.4.2 Interview | 第26页 |
| 3.5 Research procedure | 第26-29页 |
| Chapter Four Narrative Results | 第29-39页 |
| 4.1 "I learned a lot in the first class" | 第29-32页 |
| 4.2 "I will read it again in English!" | 第32-34页 |
| 4.3 "A Trip to the old South" | 第34-37页 |
| 4.4 "Thanks for Your Well-prepared Presentation." | 第37-39页 |
| Chapter Five Data Analysis and Discussion | 第39-51页 |
| 5.1 The process of nurturing a classroom learning community | 第39-44页 |
| 5.1.1 The principles of nurturing a classroom learning community | 第39-41页 |
| 5.1.1.1 Pursuing the same values | 第39-40页 |
| 5.1.1.2 Respecting differences and cultivating dignity | 第40页 |
| 5.1.1.3 Listening to each other and giving positive responses | 第40-41页 |
| 5.1.1.4. Cooperation and sharing | 第41页 |
| 5.1.1.5 Democracy, equality and equal competition | 第41页 |
| 5.1.2 The steps of nurturing a classroom learning community | 第41-44页 |
| 5.2 The Impacts of a classroom learning community on learners | 第44-49页 |
| 5.2.1 Improving learners' autonomous learning | 第45页 |
| 5.2.2 Developing learners' cooperative learning | 第45-46页 |
| 5.2.3 Activating learners' motivated learning | 第46-49页 |
| 5.3 Challenges and opportunities for teachers and learners | 第49-51页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第51-53页 |
| References | 第53-57页 |
| Appendices | 第57-76页 |
| Appendix 1:Reports at the beginning/end of the first class | 第57-67页 |
| Appendix 2:Content of the PPT------A Trip to the Old South | 第67-69页 |
| Appendix 3:Feedback on A Trip to the Old South | 第69-71页 |
| Appendix 4:Book report's PPT | 第71-72页 |
| Appendix 5:Book report and its feedbacks | 第72-76页 |
| 攻读学位期间发表的学术论文 | 第76-78页 |
