| English Abstract | 第1-6页 |
| Chinese Abstract | 第6-9页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第9-12页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第12-26页 |
| ·Definitions of autonomous learning | 第12-13页 |
| ·The theoretical framework of autonomy | 第13-19页 |
| ·Humanistic approach | 第14-15页 |
| ·Constructivist approach | 第15-16页 |
| ·Cognitive psychological approach | 第16-19页 |
| ·Characteristics of autonomous learners | 第19-20页 |
| ·Significance of promoting learner autonomy in ELT in China | 第20-24页 |
| ·Review of previous research | 第24-26页 |
| Chapter 3 Description of the Research | 第26-30页 |
| ·Research questions | 第26-27页 |
| ·Research methodology | 第27-30页 |
| Chapter 4 Results and Discussion | 第30-41页 |
| ·An overall picture of students' autonomous English learning competence | 第30页 |
| ·Identifying what has been taught | 第30-32页 |
| ·Formulating the learning objectives | 第32-34页 |
| ·Selecting and implementing appropriate learning strategies | 第34-37页 |
| ·Monitoring the use of learning strategies | 第37-38页 |
| ·Monitoring and evaluating the learning | 第38-41页 |
| Chapter 5 Implications of the Study | 第41-50页 |
| ·Enhancing teacher training and changing teacher’s role | 第41-42页 |
| ·Raising students’awareness and changing their roles | 第42-44页 |
| ·Promoting cooperative learning | 第44-45页 |
| ·Integrating strategy training into classroom instruction | 第45-46页 |
| ·Helping students grasp management strategies | 第46-47页 |
| ·Setting practical and meaningful goals | 第47-48页 |
| ·Guiding students to select suitable strategies | 第48页 |
| ·Monitoring and evaluating learning progress | 第48-50页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion | 第50-52页 |
| ·The summary of the study | 第50-51页 |
| ·Limitations and suggestions for further research | 第51-52页 |
| References | 第52-55页 |
| Appendix I | 第55-57页 |
| Appendix II | 第57-58页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第58页 |
