Abstract: Autonomous learning ability is essence for life-long learning, which meets the need of New

        Curriculum to develop English autonomous learning ability for students in junior middle   

        school. Autonomous learning is able to improve the quality and efficiency of learning as well

        as cultivation of innovative ability. Based on the analysis of the teaching cases in junior middle, the author discovers the shortness of autonomous learning in some teaching modes in English class and confirms that it is unfavorable for students to improve their autonomous learning ability in such kind of classes. Some suggestions about how to cultivate students’ autonomous learning ability is supplied at last.

Key words: autonomous learning ability; New Curriculum; junior middle school students;

CONTENTS 

摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction1

2. Literature Review.2

 2.1 The Definition and Features of Autonomous Learning 

 2.2 Overseas and Domestic Researches of Autonomous Learning

3. Theoretical Basis4

  3.1 Constructive Theory

  3.2 Cognitive Theory 

  3.3 Humanism Theory 

4. Case Study5

  4.1 Case 1 and Analysis 

  4.2 Case 2 and Analysis

  4.3 Case 3 and Analysis

5. Suggestions about Cultivating of English Autonomous Learning Ability for Students in Junior Middle School.8

5.1 Strengthening Autonomous Learning Consciousness and Developing Good Habits of Autonomous Learning

5.2 Stimulating Students’ Learning Motivation and Developing Students’ Interest in Learning

5.3 Giving Students Some Learning Methods and Avoiding Detour

5.4 Developing Abilities of Introspection and Self-assessment for Students

6. Conclusion9

Bibliography11

Acknowledgments.12