摘要4-5
Abstract5-7
目录7-9
Chapter Ⅰ Introduction9-13
1.1 Background of the Present Study9-10
1.2 The Objectives and Significance of This Study10-11
1.3 Layout of the Thesis11-13
Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review and Theoretical Foundation13-28
2.1 Engpsh Learning Difficulties and Previous Studies13-17
2.1.1 Definition of Engpsh Learning Difficulties13-14
2.1.2 Previous Studies on Engpsh Learning Difficulties14-17
2.2 Constructivi Learning Theory17-28
2.2.1 A Constructivist View of Knowledge17-18
2.2.2 A Constructivist View of Learning18-19
2.2.3 A Constructivist View of Teaching19-22
2.2.4 A Constructivist View of Roles of Teachers and Students22-26
2.2.5 Constructivist Learning Environment26-28
Chapter Ⅲ Research Design28-34
3.1. Research Questions28-30
3.2 Subjects30-31
3.3 Instruments31-32
3.3.1 Students Questionnaires31-32
3.3.2 Teacher Interviews32
3.4 Data Collection and Analysis32-34
Chapter Ⅳ Results and Discussions34-48
4.1 Results of Student Questionnaires34-38
4.2 Results of Teacher Interviews38-40
4.3 Discussions about Results40-48
4.3.1 The Current Situation40-42
4.3.2 The Reasons42-48
Chapter Ⅴ Countermeasures for Learning Difficulties in Rural Middle Schools Based onConstructivi Learning Theory48-52
5.1 On Students48-49
5.2 On Teachers49-50
5.3 On Teaching Materials50-51
5.4 On Family and Society51-52
Chapter Ⅵ Conclusion52-55
6.1 Major Findings of the Study52-53
6.2 Limitations and Suggestions53-55
Bibpography55-58
Appendix Ⅰ58-60
Appendix Ⅱ60-61
Appendix Ⅲ61