Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Research background 1.2 Purpose of the study 1.3 Significance of the study 1.4 Structure of the thesis Chapter 2 Literature review 2.1 Classroom interaction 2.2 Researches on teachers' questions 2.3 Summary Chapter 3 Research design 3.1 Research questions 3.2 Methodology 3.3 Sample description 3.4 Procedures Chapter 4 Data presentation and analysis 4.1 Types of teachers' questions 4.2 Other teacher questioning behaviors 4.3 Analysis on the questionnaire Chapter 5 Conclusion 5.1 Findings and implications 5.2 Limitations of the research and suggestions for further studies References Appendix Appendix I Teachers'questionnaire Appendix �� Students' questionnaire Appendix �� Sample of transcription