| Abstract in Chinese | 第3-5页 |
| Abstract in English | 第5-6页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第12-18页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Research | 第12-14页 |
| 1.2 Purpose of the Research | 第14-15页 |
| 1.3 Significance of the Research | 第15-17页 |
| 1.4 Organization of the Thesis | 第17-18页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第18-27页 |
| 2.1 The Definition of the Situational Teaching Method | 第18-22页 |
| 2.1.1 The Definition of the Situational Teaching Method | 第18-19页 |
| 2.1.2 The Development of the Situational Teaching Method | 第19-20页 |
| 2.1.3 The Theoretical Basis of the Situational Teaching Method | 第20-21页 |
| 2.1.4 The Features of the Situational Teaching Method | 第21-22页 |
| 2.2 Relevant Studies in China and Abroad | 第22-24页 |
| 2.3 Theoretical Framework of the Research | 第24-27页 |
| 2.3.1 The Theoretical Basis from the Psychology Perspective | 第24-25页 |
| 2.3.2 The Theoretical Basis from the Pedagogical Perspective | 第25-26页 |
| 2.3.3 The Theoretical Basis from the Linguistic Perspective | 第26-27页 |
| Chapter 3 Research Methodology | 第27-35页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第27页 |
| 3.2 Research Subjects | 第27-28页 |
| 3.3 Research Instruments | 第28-30页 |
| 3.3.1 Tests | 第28-29页 |
| 3.3.2 Classroom Observation | 第29-30页 |
| 3.4 Research Procedures | 第30-31页 |
| 3.5 A Sample Teaching Plan | 第31-35页 |
| Chapter 4 Analysis and Discussion | 第35-54页 |
| 4.1 Results and Analysis of the Tests | 第35-42页 |
| 4.1.1 The Results and Analysis from the Tests of the Observation Class | 第35-36页 |
| 4.1.2 The Results and Analysis from the Tests of Sex Groups | 第36-40页 |
| 4.1.3 The Results and Analysis from the Tests of High-Score Group and Low-Score Group | 第40-42页 |
| 4.2 Results and Analysis of the Observation | 第42-48页 |
| 4.3 Discussion | 第48-54页 |
| 4.3.1 The Effect of Situation Teaching Method | 第48-49页 |
| 4.3.2 Some Problems in Application of Situational Teaching Method | 第49-54页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第54-65页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第54-56页 |
| 5.1.1 Boys Benefit More from Situational Teaching than Girls | 第54-55页 |
| 5.1.2 Low-score Group Benefit More From Situational Teaching Than High-score Group | 第55页 |
| 5.1.3 Making Students Participate in an Immersive Atmosphere | 第55-56页 |
| 5.2 Pedagogical Implications | 第56-63页 |
| 5.2.1 Pedagogical Implications for English Teachers | 第56-62页 |
| 5.2.2 Pedagogical Implications for Vocational School Students | 第62-63页 |
| 5.3 Limitations of the Research | 第63-64页 |
| 5.4 Suggestions for Future Research | 第64-65页 |
| Bibliography | 第65-67页 |
| Appendices | 第67-70页 |
| Appendix 1 课堂观察量表 | 第67-68页 |
| Appendix 2 英语学习兴趣能力测试表 | 第68-69页 |
| Appendix 3 英语测试的题型和分值量化表 | 第69-70页 |
| Acknowledgement | 第70-71页 |
