Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Research Background 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Research Objectives 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypothesis 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Definition of Key Terms Chapter 2 Literature Review 2.1 Introduction 2.2 English Language Learning Motivation 2.3 Teaching and Learning Models on Language Learning Motivation 2.4 Studies on Language Learning Motivation in China 2.5 Motivational Intensity in Language Learning 2.6 Motivational Strategies 2.7 Instructional Implications of Motivation 2.8 English Language Proficiency 2.9 Theoretical Framework 2.10 Research Gaps 2.11 Conceptual Framework 2.12 Hypotheses Development Chapter 3 Research Methodology 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Research Paradigms 3.3 Research Design 3.4 Research Methods 3.5 Research Instruments 3.6 Population and Sampling 3.7 Actual Data Collection 3.8 Research Procedure 3.9 Data Analysis 3.10 Ethical Considerations Chapter 4 Findings for Phase 1—Motivational Strategies Analysis 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Phase 1: RQ 1—Motivational Strategies that EFL Teachers Perceive as Effective 4.3 Phase 1: RQ 2—Motivational Strategies Perceived by Students 4.4 Phase 1: RQ 3—The Most Effective Motivational Strategies for Higher Vocational College English Teaching Chapter 5 Findings for Phase 2—Design and Development 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Phase 2: RQ 1—Teaching Approaches for the Teaching Module 5.3 Phase 2: RQ 2—Teaching Materials for the Teaching Module 5.4 Phase 2: RQ 3—Teaching Activities for the Teaching Module 5.5 Phase 2: RQ 4—Assessment for the Teaching Module 5.6 Assessment of the Motivational Strategies Module Usability Level Chapter 6 Findings for Phase 3—Implementation and Evaluation 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Implementation of the Experiment 6.3 Experiment Results
6.4 Evaluation 6.5 Interviews with Teachers 6.6 Analysis Related to Research Hypotheses Chapter 7 Discussions, Conclusions and Implications 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Summary of Research Findings 7.3 Discussion of Research Findings 7.4 Novelty 7.5 Theoretical Implications 7.6 Practical Implications 7.7 Limitations 7.8 Recommendations for Future Studies References List of Abbreviations