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1 Background to Collaborative Learning and Chinese EFL Education |
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1.1 An Overview and Structure of the Volume |
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1.2.1 Aims and Objectives |
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1.2.2 Paradigms and Perspectives of "Learning" in This Book |
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1.3 English as a Foreign Language in Chinese Higher Education: The Context for Learning |
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1.3.3 Institutional Context |
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1.4 Problems in the Chinese EFL Education |
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1.5 Significance of the Collaborative Learning Research Project in EFL Education |
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2 Exploring Collaborative Learning: Theoretical and Conceptual Perspectives |
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2.1 Foundations of Collaborative Learning: Theoretical Supports |
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2.1.1 Vygotskian Perspective |
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2.1.3 Motivational Perspective |
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2.2 Definitions and Typology of Collaborative Learning |
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2.2.2 Collaboration, Cooperation, and Group Work as Different Communicative Strands |
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2.3 Characteristics of Collaborative Learning |
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2.4 Rationale for Collaborative Learning |
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2.4.1 Provide More Language Practice Opportunities |
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2.4.2 Improve the Quality of Students Talk |
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2.4.3 Create a Positive Learning Climate |
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2.4.4 Promote Social Interaction |
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2.4.5 Allow for Critical Thinking |
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2.5 Essential Components of Collaborative Learning |
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2.6 Collaborative Learning Structures |
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3 Tenets and Practices of Collaborative Learning in Classrooms: Empirical Supports |
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3.1 Collaborative Learning and First Language Maintenance |
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3.2 Collaborative Learning in Second Language Classrooms |
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30 | (2) |
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3.3 Collaborative Learning in Chinese EFL Classrooms: Use and Research |
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3.3.1 Potential Resistance to Collaborative Learning as Pedagogical Imports |
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3.3.2 Pros to the Use of Collaborative Learning |
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3.4 Problems of Research upon the Use of Collaborative Learning in Classrooms |
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3.4.1 Criticism in the Use of Collaborative Learning |
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3.4.2 A Critique of Methods Used in the Study of Collaborative Learning |
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4 The Collaborative Learning Research Project: From Theory to Practice |
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4.1 Aims and Research Questions |
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4.1.1 Main Research Question |
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4.2 Theoretical Conceptual Framework |
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4.3 Methodological Stance Underpinning the Study |
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4.4.1 Methodological Triangulation |
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4.4.2 A Case Study Approach |
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4.5 Teaching as an Intervention |
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4.5.1 Teaching Material Used for the Intervention |
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4.5.2 Design of the Collaborative Learning Tasks |
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4.5.3 Design of the Lesson Plan |
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4.5.4 Implementation of the Collaborative Learning Tasks and Lesson Plan |
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4.7 Participants and Sampling |
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4.7.1 The Role of the Participants |
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4.7.2 The Dual Role of the Researcher |
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5.1 Justification of the Data Collection Tools |
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5.1.1 Classroom Observation |
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5.1.3 Reflective Journal Writing |
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5.1.4 Focus Group Interview |
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5.2.1 Classroom Observation |
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5.2.3 Reflective Journal Writing |
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5.2.4 Focus Group Interview |
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5.3 Piloting the Research Instruments |
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5.4 Reliability and Validity |
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5.5 Ethics Relating to the Research Project |
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6 Evaluating the Use and Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning: Students' Interactional Behaviors and Engagement |
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6.1 Students' Overall Interactional Behaviors and Engagement in Collaborative Learning |
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6.2 Students' Respective Communication Patterns in Collaborative Learning |
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6.2.1 Category A "on Task" |
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6.2.2 Category B "Contribute Ideas" |
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6.2.3 Category C "Help Peers" |
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6.2.4 Category D "Ask for Help" |
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6.3 Students' Engagement in the Individual Items |
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6.4 Individual Student Performance in Collaborative Learning |
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6.5 Co-construction and Role of Peer Talk |
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6.5.1 Students' Perceived Better Performance and Progress Made |
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6.5.2 More Opportunities to Speak |
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6.5.3 More Opportunities to Think |
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6.7.1 Relationship Between Interaction and L2 Learning |
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6.7.2 Exploring Patterns of Classroom Interactional Competence |
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6.7.3 Small Group Learning Behaviors |
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6.7.4 Social Benefits Through Collaborative Interaction |
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7 Collaboration as Conducive to Learning: Students' Preferences for Learning and Attainments |
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7.1 Students' Overall Preferences for Learning Approach Used |
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7.2 Students' Levels of Preference for Collaborative Learning |
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7.2.1 Preference for Individual Learning |
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7.2.2 Preference for Collaborative Learning |
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7.2.3 Discomfort in Collaborative Learning |
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7.3.1 Cognitive Achievement |
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7.3.2 Meta-Cognitive Advantages |
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7.4.1 From Individual Whole-Class Learning to Collaborative Learning |
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7.4.2 Cognitive Improvement |
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7.4.3 Meta-Cognitive Development |
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7.4.4 Developing Lifelong Learning Autonomy and Responsibilities |
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8 Collaborative Learning in Practice: Toward a Pedagogy |
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8.1 Challenges Facing the Collaborative Learning: Tensions and Negative Consequences |
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8.1.1 Low Motivation to Communicate |
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8.1.2 Traditional Learning Styles and Habits |
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154 | (1) |
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8.1.3 Grammar-Oriented Exams |
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154 | (1) |
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8.2 Dilemmas During Collaborative Learning |
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155 | (5) |
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8.2.2 Incompetent Use of Language |
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156 | (1) |
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8.2.3 Unfamiliarity with the Topic and Inadequate Preparation |
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157 | (1) |
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8.2.4 Irresponsibility, Interruption, and Personality Issues |
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158 | (2) |
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8.3 Critical and Emergent Incidents During Collaborative Learning |
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8.3.1 The Occurrence of "Pseudo Group" |
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160 | (1) |
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8.3.2 The Use of L1 in L2 Collaborative Learning |
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161 | (3) |
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8.3.3 "Guanxi" as Peer Relationships |
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164 | (1) |
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8.3.4 Group Composition in Collaborative Learning: Number of Students and Gender Effect |
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165 | (2) |
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8.3.5 Evaluation of the Collaborative Learning Task Used |
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167 | (2) |
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8.4.1 Parameters for Successful Collaborative Learning: Practical Applications for Task Design and Implementation |
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169 | (3) |
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8.4.2 Collaborative Learning Group Composition and Pedagogical Implications |
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172 | (2) |
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8.4.3 The Power of Chinese "Guanxi" as Context to Empower Effective Collaborative Learning |
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8.4.4 The Sociocultural Meaning of Mediation Through the First Language in L2 Collaborative Learning |
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9 Attitudes and Motivation |
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9.1 Students' Attitudes and Perceptions |
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181 | (2) |
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9.1.1 A Feeling of Enjoyment |
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181 | (1) |
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9.1.2 A Feeling of Stress |
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9.2.2 Enhancing Self-esteem |
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184 | (1) |
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9.3 Changes in Students' Learning Motivation |
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185 | (5) |
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9.4 Correlations Between Recorded Variables in This Study |
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190 | (1) |
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9.5.1 Attitudes and Perceptions |
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191 | (1) |
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9.5.2 Building Learning Motivation as a Strategy in L2 Learning |
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10 Conclusions: Toward a Broader Pedagogy |
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10.1 Looking Forward Across Higher Education |
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10.1.1 Reflections on Chinese HE EFL Teaching |
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10.1.2 Recommendations for Teachers to Develop Collaborative Learning Skills |
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199 | (2) |
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10.2.1 Implications to Theory |
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10.2.2 Implications to Methodology |
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202 | (1) |
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10.2.3 Implications to Teaching Pedagogy |
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10.3 Limitations of the Research Project |
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10.4 Potential Research Trend in the Field of Collaborative Learning |
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205 | (2) |
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Appendix 1 Information Letter |
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209 | (2) |
Appendix 1 Information Letter (Chinese Version) |
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211 | (2) |
Appendix 2 Consent Form |
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213 | (2) |
Appendix 2 Consent Form (Chinese Version) |
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Appendix 3 Collaborative Learning Tasks Used |
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Appendix 4 Weekly Teaching Plan |
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Appendix 5 Collaborative Learning Questionnaire (Pre-test) |
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243 | (6) |
Appendix 5 Collaborative Learning Questionnaire (Pre-test) (Chinese Version) |
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249 | (8) |
Appendix 5 Collaborative Learning Questionnaire (Post-test) |
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257 | (6) |
Appendix 5 Collaborative Learning Questionnaire (Post-test) (Chinese Version) |
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Appendix 6 Classroom Observation Form |
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271 | (4) |
Appendix 7 Reflective Learning Journal |
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275 | (2) |
Appendix 7 Reflective Learning Journal (Chinese Version) |
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