Contents

Abstract

摘  要

1. Introduction-1

1.1-Background of the Study-1

1.2-Objectives of Study-1

1.3-Significance of Study-2

1.3.1-Theoretical Significance-2

1.3.2-Practical Significance-2

1.4-Structure of Study-2

2.1-Introduction of Phonics Teaching Method-4

2.1.1-Definition of Phonics-4

2.1.2-Advantage of Phonics-4

2.1.3-Disadvantage of Phonics-5

2.1.4-Studies of Phonics Home and Abroad-5

2.2-Theoretical Framework-7

2.2.1-Children’s Cognitive Development-7

2.2.2-The Critical Period Hypothesis-7

2.2.3-Language Transfer-8

2.2.4-Summary-8

3. Research Design-10

3.1-Research Questions-10

3.2-Research Hypotheses-10

3.3-Subject-10

3.4-Methodology-10

3.5-Research Procedure-11

3.5.1-Pre-test-11

3.5.2-Teaching Model-11

3.5.3-Post-test-12

3.5.4-Interview-12

4. Data Analysis and Discussion-14

4.1-Data Analysis-14

4.1.1-Data Analysis of Post-test-14

4.1.2-Result of Interview-16

4.2-Discussion-16

5. Conclusion-18

5.1-Conclusion-18

5.2-Limitations and Suggestions for Further Research-18

References-20