Acknowledgements4-5
Abstract5-7
摘要7-11
Chapter 1 Introduction11-16
1.1 Background of the study11-13
1.1.1 The importance of Engpsh11-12
1.1.2 The role of Engpsh textbooks in China12
1.1.3 The goal of senior high Engpsh teaching and learning12-13
1.2 The questions of the study13
1.3 The significance of the study13-15
1.4 The structure of the thesis15-16
Chapter 2 Literature Review16-23
2.1 Definition of interaction16
2.2 The theory of interaction16-18
2.2.1 Input and interaction16-17
2.2.2 Input and interaction in foreign language acquisition17-18
2.3 Classroom interaction18-20
2.3.1 Definition of classroom interaction18
2.3.2 Principles of classroom interaction18-20
2.3.2.1 Cognitive principles19
2.3.2.2 Affective principles19-20
2.3.2.3 Linguistic principles20
2.4 Principles of textbook evaluation20-21
2.5 Relevant studies at home and abroad21-23
Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework23-31
3.1 Interaction patterns23-24
3.1.1 Interaction between the teacher and students23
3.1.2 Interaction among students23-24
3.1.3 Interaction between the individual and the textbook24
3.2 Interactive approaches to language knowledge and basic skills24-28
3.2.1 Listening24-25
3.2.2 Speaking25
3.2.3 Reading25-27
3.2.4 Writing27
3.2.5 Grammar and vocabulary27-28
3.3 Task-based language teaching and learning28-31
Chapter 4 Research Methodology31-37
4.1. Research instruments31-34
4.2 Research objects34-36
4.3 Participants of the investigation36
4.4 Data collection and analysis36-37
Chapter 5 Research Results37-55
5.1 Teachers' perceptions37-38
5.2 Students' perceptions38
5.3 Comprehensive analysis on both teachers' and students' comments38-55
5.3.1 The position and the role of Senior High Engpsh39-40
5.3.2 The topics in the textbooks40
5.3.3 The tasks in the textbooks40-41
5.3.4 The teachers' and students' needs41-44
5.3.5 Language use in the textbooks44
5.3.6 Teaching instrument44-45
5.3.7 Teaching and Learning approach45-46
5.3.8 Learning style46-47
5.3.9 Linguistic form47-49
5.3.10 Exercises in the textbooks49
5.3.11 Language skills49-51
5.3.12 Cultural teaching51-52
5.3.14 The structure of the textbooks52
5.3.15 Emotion, attitude and thinking52-55
Chapter 6 Conclusion55-59
6.1 The characteristics of Senior High Engpsh55-56
6.1.1 Paying attention to students' cognitive development55
6.1.2 Paying attention to students' affective development55-56
6.1.3 Paying attention to students' pnguistic development56
6.2 Advice for teachers and students56-58
6.2.1 Advice on the use of the textbooks for teachers57
6.2.2 Advice on the use of the textbooks for students57-58
6.3 Limitations of this study and further research58-59
References59-63
Appendix 1 Teachers' Questionnaire63-66
Appendix 2 Students' Questionnaire66-69
攻读硕士学位期间科研成果69