| Acknowledgements | 第1-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-11页 |
| 1. Introduction | 第11-15页 |
| ·Research background | 第12页 |
| ·Research significance | 第12-14页 |
| ·Theoretical significance | 第13页 |
| ·Practical significance | 第13-14页 |
| ·Research objectives and research questions | 第14页 |
| ·Organization of the thesis | 第14-15页 |
| 2. Literature Review | 第15-23页 |
| ·Related research on inquiry-based learning | 第15-18页 |
| ·The origin of inquiry-based learning | 第15-16页 |
| ·Definition of inquiry-based learning | 第16-17页 |
| ·Types of inquiry-based learning | 第17-18页 |
| ·Practical constraints in implementing inquiry-based learning | 第18-21页 |
| ·Ways of enhancing inquiry-based learning | 第21-23页 |
| 3. Research Design and Methodology | 第23-28页 |
| ·Research context | 第23-24页 |
| ·Subjects | 第24-25页 |
| ·Methods of data collection | 第25-26页 |
| ·The questionnaire | 第25-26页 |
| ·The interview | 第26页 |
| ·Data collection and analysis | 第26-28页 |
| 4. Results | 第28-47页 |
| ·Perceptions about inquiry-based learning | 第28-33页 |
| ·Understanding concerning the contents and aim of IBL | 第28-30页 |
| ·Understanding concerning IBL implementing process | 第30-31页 |
| ·Positive views about the necessity of undertaking IBL in English class | 第31-33页 |
| ·Practice of inquiry-based learning | 第33-41页 |
| ·Status quo of implementation | 第33-34页 |
| ·Instructional methods and learning modes | 第34-40页 |
| ·Timely teacher and peer feedback | 第40-41页 |
| ·Cultivation of innovative thinking | 第41页 |
| ·Perceived challenges in inquiry-based learning and suggestions | 第41-47页 |
| ·The lack of knowledge and abilities in teacher and student | 第41-43页 |
| ·Traditional teaching belief in teacher and passive learning habit in student | 第43页 |
| ·Classroom and curriculum relating factor | 第43-45页 |
| ·The lack of supporting infrastructure and resources | 第45页 |
| ·The lack of parent support | 第45-47页 |
| 5. Discussion | 第47-52页 |
| ·English in-service teacher students' perceptions about inquiry-based learning | 第47-48页 |
| ·English in-service teacher students' practice of inquiry-based learning | 第48-49页 |
| ·English in-service teacher students' perceived challenges in inquiry-based learning and suggestions | 第49-52页 |
| 6. Conclusion and Implications | 第52-55页 |
| ·Summary of findings | 第52-53页 |
| ·Implications for practice | 第53页 |
| ·Limitations and suggestions for further research | 第53-55页 |
| Bibliography | 第55-60页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ | 第60-63页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ | 第63页 |
