Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Purposes of the Study
1.3 Significances of the Study
1.3.1 Theoretical Significances
1.3.2 Practical Significances
1.4 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Definitions of key Concepts
2.1.1 Definitions of Critical Thinking
2.1.2 Definitions of Critical Thinking Disposition
2.2 Theoretical Foundation of the Study
2.3 Related Studies Abroad and at Home
2.3.1 Related Studies on Critical Thinking in English Subject Abroad
2.3.2 Related Studies on Critical Thinking in English Subject At home
2.4 Theoretical Framework of the Study
Chapter 3 The Research Design
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Research Subjects
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Interview
3.4 Data Collection and Analysis
Chapter 4 Results and Analysis
4.1 Analysis of the Questionnaire
4.1.1 The General Situation of Students’ Critical Thinking
4.1.2 Analysis of Different Dimensions of Critical Thinking
4.1.3 Group Analysis by Genders and Academic Records
4.2 Analysis of Interviews
4.2.1 Analysis of Teachers’ Interview
4.2.2 Analysis of Students’ Interview
4.3 Discussion
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of the Study and Suggestions
5.1.1 Major Findings of the Study
5.1.2 Suggestions to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations of the Study
5.4 Suggestions for Future Studies
参考文献
Appendices
Appendix1:Questionnaire on Critical Thinking Disposition
Appendix2: Outline of Interviews in Chinese
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