英文文摘
Acknowledgement
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Dissertation Outline
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 An overview of the framework of learning experiences
2.1.1 Learning approaches
2.1.2 Students' conceptions and prior experiences of learning
2.1.3 Educational orientations
2.1.4 Students' perceptions of the learning environment and their effects on learning
2.2 Researches into Chinese students' learning
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Research questions
3.2 Selection of research methods
3.3 Instrument development
3.4 Sampling, piloting and distributing
3.5 Data analysis
Chapter 4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Learning approaches of Chinese students
4.1.1 The general learning approach of Chinese students
4.1.2 Differences between English majors and non-English majors in learning approaches
4.1.3 The gender difference in learning approaches
4.1.4 Summary
4.2 Educational orientations of Chinese students
4.2.1 The general educational orientations
4.2.2 Differences in educational orientations between English majors and non-English majors
4.2.3 The relationship between educational orientations and learning approaches
4.2.4 Summary
4.3 Perceptions of the learning environment
4.3.1 The general perceptions of the learning environment by Chinese students
4.3.2 The different perceptions of the learning environment by English majors and non-English majors
4.3.3 Summary
4.4 The Influence of the learning environment on learning approaches
4.5 Perceived learning outcomes of Chinese students
4.5.1 The learning outcomes of Chinese students in contrasting subject areas
4.5.2 The influences of learning approaches and the learning environment on learning outcomes
4.5.3 Summary
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 A summary of the major findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations and suggestions for further studies
References
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