A Survey on Status of College Students' Web-based English Autonomous Learning Ability
Abstract: Developing students’ English autonomous learning capability in the Web environment is one key of college English reform. This paper first explores the Web, autonomous learning and the relationship between them and elaborates the Web environment affecting the college students’ English autonomous learning, emphasizing the importance of web-based English learner autonomy. The questionnaire and interview with students shows the current status and problems in students web-based English autonomous learning. Lastly, this paper put forward some constructive suggestions about how to develop students’ autonomous learning ability in the web environment.
Key Words: Web-environment; Autonomous learning; Present Situation
网络环境下大学生英语自主学习能力现状分析
摘 要:培养学生在网络环境下的英语自主学习能力是大学英语教学改革的重点之一。本文介绍了网络、英语自主学习以及它们之间的相互关系；论述了网络环境对大学生英语自主学习的影响，指出了网络环境下培养大学生英语自主学习能力的必要性。本文通过问卷调查和访谈，了解了网络环境下大学生英语自主学习的现状和存在的问题；针对上述的问题，本文提出了如何培养基于网络的英语自主学习能力的一些建设性的意见。
关键词： 网络环境、自主学习、现状
CONTENTS
Introduction 1
1. Web Environment and English Autonomous Learning 2
1.1 Function of the Web 2
1.2 Autonomous Learning 2
1.2.1 Characteristics of Autonomous Learners 4
1.2.2 Necessity of English Autonomous Learning 4
1.3 Web-based English Autonomous Learning 5
2. Autonomous Learning’s Present Situation in the Web Environment 7
2.1 Research Design 7
2.1.1 Subjects 8
2.1.2 Research Instruments 8
2.1.3 Procedures 9
2.2 Results 9
2.3 Discussions of the Results 10
3. How to Develop Students’ Web-based Learning Autonomy 11
3.1 The Needed Condition for Learner Autonomy 12
3.2 Teachers' Role 13
3.3 Use Web Resources to Learn English 13
3.4 Exchange Ideas and Discussion with Others 14
4. Conclusion 15
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