以学习日志培养初中学生的自主学习能力

论文摘要

自主学习通常是指主动、自觉、独立的学习,它与被动、机械、接受式的学习相对。自主学习不仅是当今教育研究的重要主题,也是世界范围内极力倡导的一种学习方式。同时,自主学习也是学生可持续发展的重要保证。大量的研究表明学生的自主学习能力是可以通过训练来培养的。基于以上认识,本文作者提出假设：初中英语教师可以通过引导学生记学习日志培养自主学习能力。本文采用问卷调查和访谈的方法对初中学生的自主学习能力进行了探讨。首先界定了自主学习的概念,论述了以学习日志培养中学生的自主学习能力的理论依据,并在此基础上进行了为期半年的实证研究。试验结果表明：通过半年的学习日志的训练后,实验组的大部分学生的自主学习意识和自主学习能力得到不同程度的提高,说明在教学中引导学生记学习日志有助于提高学生的自主学习能力。作者希望,本研究对于如何提高学生的自主学习能力有一定的作用。

论文目录

• 中文摘要
• Abstract
• 中文文摘
• Synopsis
• Contents
• Chapter Ⅰ Introduction
• 1.1 Background of the study
• 1.1.1 Learner autonomy: the need of the society
• 1.1.2 The requirements of the new curriculum criterion
• 1.1.3 The disadvantages of traditional teacher-centered English teaching in China
• 1.2 Reasons for learner autonomy
• 1.2.1 Practical reasons
• 1.2.2 Learner's individual differences
• 1.2.3 Educational aims
• 1.2.4 Motivation
• 1.2.5 Learning how to learn
• 1.3 Purpose of this study
• 1.4 Framework of this thesis
• Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review
• 2.1 Definition of learner autonomy
• 2.2 Characteristics of learner autonomy
• 2.3 Theoretical basis for learner autonomy
• 2.3.1 Constructivist approaches to language learning
• 2.3.2 Humanist approaches to language learning
• 2.3.3 Cognitive learning theory
• 2.3.4 Theory of Zone of Proximal Development
• 2.4 The misunderstandings about learner autonomy
• 2.4.1 Regarding learner autonomy as learning on one' own
• 2.4.2 Regarding learner autonomy as learning without teachers' help
• 2.4.3 Equating learner autonomy with isolated learning
• 2.5 Learning journals
• 2.5.1 Definition of learning journals
• 2.5.2 Contents of learning journals
• 2.5.3 Functions of learning journals
• 2.5.4 Theoretical basis for developing learner autonomy by making students keep a learning journal
• 2.6 Ways of promoting learner autonomy
• 2.6.1 Managing your learning
• 2.6.2 Needs analysis
• 2.6.3 Assessing your progress
• 2.6.4 Self-reports
• 2.6.5. Diaries
• 2.6.6. Changing beliefs and attitudes by talking to others
• 2.7 Research questions and hypotheses
• Chapter Ⅲ An Experimental Study
• 3.1 Subjects
• 3.2 Instruments
• 3.3 Procedures
• 3.3.1 A survey of learner autonomy before the use of learning journals
• 3.3.2 Data analysis and its results
• 3.3.3 The practice of developing the learner autonomy by means of learning journals
• Chapter Ⅳ Results and Discussion
• 4.1 Major findings
• 4.1.1 Findings from the second survey
• 4.1.2 Findings from students learning journals
• 4.1.3 Findings from Comparing Scores
• 4.2 Discussion
• Chapter Ⅴ Conclusion
• 5.1 Implications of the study
• 5.2 Limitations of the study
• 5.3 Suggestions for further
• References
• Appendix Ⅰ 英语自主学习能力调查问卷
• Appendix Ⅱ 初中学生英语自主学习自我监控表
• Appendix Ⅲ 学习者合约
• Acknowledgements