Contents

Acknowledgements

Abstract

摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 Research Background and Significance-1

1.1.1 Research Background-1

1.1.2 Research Significance-1

1.2 Research Status-2

1.2.1 Domestic Research Status-2

1.2.2 Abroad Research Status-4

Chapter Two Literature Review-5

2.1 Definition of M-learning-5

2.1.1 Technology-Centered View-5

2.1.2 Cognitive Learning-Centered View-5

2.1.3 Combining Technology and Learning-5

2.2 Smartphone-5

2.2.1 Definition of Smartphone-5

2.2.2 Features of Smartphone-5

2.3 Theoretical Basis of M-learning-6

2.3.1 Informal Learning Theory-6

2.3.2 Situated Learning Theory-6

2.3.3 Social Learning Theory-6

Chapter Three Implementing Process of Smartphone in English Listening Learning-7

3.1 Demands and Characteristics of Learners in English Listening Learning-7

3.1.1 Learning Demands-7

3.1.2 Learning Features-7

3.2 Design M-learning Model-7

3.2.1 Specific Learning Environment-7

3.2.2 Learning Objectives and Content-8

3.3 Conduct M-learning-8

3.3.1 Preparatory Work-8

3.3.2 Learning Procedures-8

3.4 Post-test-9

3.4.1 Test Score Analysis-9

3.4.2 Interview Analysis-9

3.4.3 Introspection and Summary-10

Chapter Four Countermeasures and Suggestions-11

4.1 Existence of Problems-11

4.1.1 Different Learning Capability-11

4.1.2 Low-use of Study Time-11

4.1.3 Low Utilization of Learning Resource-11

4.1.4 Low Effectiveness of Study-11

4.1.5 Low Proportion of Professional Guidance-11

4.1.6 Effects of Learner's Mental and Physical Health-12

4.2 Causes of Problems-12

4.2.1 Learners-12

4.2.2 Learning Strategies-12

4.2.3 M-learning Resources-13

4.2.4 Technical Support-13

4.3 Solutions and Suggestion-13

4.3.1 Strengthen the Combination of Smartphone and English Listening Learning-13

4.3.2 Improve English Leaning Evaluation System-13

4.3.3 Strengthen Professional Guidance, Cultivate Autonomous Learning Consciousness-13

4.3.4 Intensify Development of Listening Curriculum Resource-14

Chapter Five Conclusion-15

5.1 Inadequacies-15

5.2 Perspective-15

References-17

Appendix-18

Abstract

With the encompassing power of Smatphone and potentials of M-learning for language learning, employing Smartphone in language learning seems to be indispensable. Learners are also looking for new ways of learning to adapt to the rapidly changing society. In such a background, the M-learning based on Smartphone is rising. And this article will focus on studying how this new approach is applied to English listening study. Firstly, according to the large number of books and periodicals, relevant knowledge is explained by the methods of literature analysis and interview. Research background and current situation are expound in detailed. Secondly, the concepts and characteristics of M-learning and Smartphone are introduced in this thesis, and the Informal Learning Theory, Situated Learning Theory and Social Learning Theory are introduced as theoretical support to this research. Next, English listening learning mode based on Smartphone is designed and implemented to students in college by actual application case studies to explore M-learning. And the summary results are analyzed in detail. And the next is existing problems and reasons for the problems and feasible measures are summed up in this thesis. Finally, research conclusion, inadequacies and perspectives are expound in last part. The highlight of this thesis is to design specific personalized M-learning application case, hoping to provide a specific case as a reference for the research on practical application in English as well as building blocks for future development of mobile learning. 

Keywords: Smartphone  M-Learning  English Listening Learning