Chu Shun-lung. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 118-126). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / ABSTRACT (English version) --- p.i / ABSTRACT (Chinese version) --- p.ii / ACKNOWLEGEMENTS --- p.iii / Chapter CHAPTER 1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Overview --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Further description of the problem and objectives of the study --- p.2 / Chapter CHAPTER 2 --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.5 / Chapter 2.1 --- The language situation in Hong Kong --- p.5 / Chapter 2.1.1 --- The role of English in Hong Kong --- p.5 / Chapter 2.1.2 --- The education system in Hong Kong --- p.9 / Chapter 2.1.2.1 --- The medium of instruction --- p.9 / Chapter 2.1.2.2 --- The banding system --- p.13 / Chapter 2.1.2.3 --- The examination-oriented curriculum --- p.15 / Chapter 2.1.3 --- Motivation of Hong Kong students in English learning --- p.17 / Chapter 2.2 --- The Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme --- p.19 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Longitudinal review of the development --- p.20 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Critical analysis of the scheme --- p.27 / Chapter 2.2.2.1 --- Local teachers' complaints --- p.27 / Chapter 2.2.2.2 --- The NETs' comments --- p.30 / Chapter 2.2.2.3 --- Views expressed by the school authorities --- p.33 / Chapter 2.2.2.4 --- An ideal model --- p.35 / Chapter CHAPTER 3 --- DATA COLLECTION --- p.36 / Chapter 3.1 --- Research in education --- p.36 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Primary vs. Secondary research --- p.36 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Qualitative vs. Quantitative research --- p.36 / Chapter 3.1.3 --- The Case Study research approach --- p.37 / Chapter 3.1.3.1 --- The Case Study: Qualitative perspective --- p.37 / Chapter 3.1.3.2 --- The Case Study: Qualitative-Quantitative perspective - --- p.38 / Chapter 3.1.3.3 --- Influence from other disciplines --- p.38 / Chapter 3.1.3.4 --- Intrinsic vs. Instrumental study --- p.39 / Chapter 3.1.3.5 --- Six different types --- p.39 / Chapter 3.1.3.6 --- Merits and limitations of the Case Study --- p.40 / Chapter 3.1.3.7 --- Grey area? --- p.44 / Chapter 3.1.4 --- The Case Study approach for investigating the NET scheme ´ؤ´ؤ --- p.44 / Chapter 3.2 --- Selection of subjects for the study --- p.45 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- The selection process --- p.45 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Description of subjects --- p.46 / Chapter 3.3 --- Procedures of the study --- p.46 / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- RESULTS --- p.51 / Chapter 4.1 --- Students' questionnaires --- p.51 / Chapter 4.2 --- NETs´ة questionnaires --- p.58 / Chapter CHAPTER 5 --- ANALYSIS OF RESULTS AND DISCUSSION ´ؤ´ؤ --- p.60 / Chapter 5.1 --- Descriptions of the four cases --- p.60 / Chapter 5.1.1 --- Teacher A - a successful demonstrator --- p.60 / Chapter 5.1.2 --- Teacher B-a depressed survivor --- p.63 / Chapter 5.1.3 --- Teacher C - a well-prepared adaptation --- p.67 / Chapter 5.1.4 --- Teacher D-a problematic adaptation --- p.70 / Chapter 5.2 --- Implications from the cases - --- p.72 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- Cultural adaptation in Hong Kong --- p.72 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- School adaptation --- p.74 / Chapter 5.2.2.1 --- Relationship with local teachers --- p.75 / Chapter 5.2.2.2 --- Allocation of duties --- p.77 / Chapter 5.2.2.3 --- Team-teaching - --- p.78 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Classroom adaptation --- p.81 / Chapter 5.2.3.1 --- Class size --- p.81 / Chapter 5.2.3.2 --- Classroom management --- p.82 / Chapter 5.2.3.3 --- Teaching styles --- p.85 / Chapter 5.2.3.4 --- Students' perspectives --- p.88 / Chapter 5.2.4 --- Positive experience --- p.90 / Chapter 5.3 --- The induction programme - - --- p.91 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- The design of the induction programme --- p.91 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Comments and suggestions --- p.93 / Chapter 5.4 --- Recommendations for the improvement of the NET scheme --- p.97 / Chapter 5.4.1 --- The Education Department --- p.97 / Chapter 5.4.1.1 --- The recruitment process --- p.98 / Chapter 5.4.1.2 --- Allocation of schools --- p.100 / Chapter 5.4.1.3 --- Communication with the NETs --- p.101 / Chapter 5.4.1.4 --- Urgency for reform --- p.102 / Chapter 5.4.2 --- The school authorities --- p.104 / Chapter 5.4.2.1 --- The role of the NETs in the school --- p.105 / Chapter 5.4.2.2 --- The value of team-teaching --- p.106 / Chapter 5.4.3 --- The NETs --- p.106 / Chapter 5.4.3.1 --- Cultivation of social circle --- p.107 / Chapter 5.4.3.2 --- Gaining support from local colleagues --- p.107 / Chapter 5.4.3.3 --- Participation in extra-curricular activities --- p.107 / Chapter 5.5 --- The value of the NET scheme --- p.108 / Chapter CHAPTER 6 --- CONCLUSION --- p.110 / Chapter 6.1 --- Pedagogical implications --- p.110 / Chapter 6.1.1 --- Understanding of the learners --- p.110 / Chapter 6.1.2 --- Adaptation of the teaching style --- p.111 / Chapter 6.2 --- Limitations of the present study --- p.112 / Chapter 6.3 --- Implications for further research --- p.114 / Chapter 6.4 --- Summary and conclusion --- p.115 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.118 / APPENDICES --- p.127 / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.128 / APPENDIX A GENERAL TABLES --- p.129 / APPENDIX B GENERAL FIGURES --- p.136 / APPENDIX C FORMS --- p.138 / APPENDIX D QUESTIONNAIRE FOR STUDENTS --- p.145 / APPENDIX E QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TEACHERS --- p.149 / APPENDIX F QUESTIONNAIRE FROM 'YOUNG POST' --- p.154 / APPENDIX G STATISTICAL RESULTS --- p.157 / APPENDIX H TRANSCRIPTS OF INTERVIEWS --- p.196
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_323393 |
Date | January 2001 |
Contributors | Chu, Shun-lung., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of English. |
Source Sets | The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Language | English, Chinese |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Text, bibliography |
Format | print, vi, 233 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. |
Coverage | China, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong |
Rights | Use of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) |
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