SUGGESTOPEDIA

Made by Kryvonis Kateryna 3rd year student,

Filol2018-2
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Is the study of rich sensory
these suggestive learning, a
factors in a positive
learning expectation of
situation. A success and the
teaching method use of a varied
based on the idea range of
how the human methods like
brain works and dramatized
how we learn texts, music,
most effectively. active
participation in
songs and
games, etc.
“Learning is a matter of attitude, not
aptitude”
Method originated in the 1970s
by Bulgarian psychologist
Georgi Lozanov. The name
combines the terms
"suggestion" and "pedagogy",
the main idea being that
accelerated learning can take
place when accompanied by de-
suggestion of psychological
barriers and positive suggestion.
THREE BARRIERS TO SUGGESTION
1) Logical-critical
"That s not possible“
"Others may be able to do that, but not me.”
2) Affective-emotional
"I won t do it. It just makes me feel uneasy. I can t explain it really.
“ I d rather not, thank you.“
3) Ethical
"I really think that s slightly dishonest.“
"I don t think it s fair."
 APPROACH
Theory of Language Lozanov does not articulate a theory of language, He
emphasizes:
1. The importance of experiencing language material in ―whole meaningful
texts‖ communication‖
2. Refers most often to the language to be learned as ―the material.
3. The centrality of memorization of vocabulary and lexical translation
4. Recommends the use of stories with emotional content
TEACHER’S ROLES
1. Teacher should create situations in which
learners are most suggestible and then to present
linguistic material in a way most likely to
encourage positive reception and retention by
learners.
2. Show absolute confidence in the method.
3. Organize properly, and strictly observe the initial
stages of the teaching process—this includes
choice and play of music, as well as punctuality.
4. Give tests and respond tactfully to poor papers
(if any).
5. Maintain a modest enthusiasm.
6. Teachers are expected to be skilled in acting,
singing and psychotherapeutic techniques
 1. Students volunteer for a suggestopedic
course
LEARNERS’ ROLES 2. Learners must not try to figure out ,
manipulate, or study the material
presented but must maintain a pseudo-
passive state
 KEY FEATURES OF SUGGESTOPEDIA
1. Comfortable environment
2. In the classroom, the chairs are arranged semicircle and faced the black or white
board in order to make the students pay more attention and get more relaxed. The
light in the classroom is dim in order to make the students’ mind more relaxed
3. The use of music
4. Use of Baroque music during the learning process. Baroque music, with its 60 beats
per minute and its specific rhythm, created the kind of relaxed states of mind for
maximum retention of material.
5. Peripheral Learning
6. The students learn English not only from direct instruction but also from indirect
instruction. It is encouraged through the presence in the learning environment of
posters and decoration featuring the target language and various grammatical
information. They are changed everyday.
7. Free Errors
8. In the teaching learning process, students who make mistakes are tolerated, for
example in pronouncing the word. The emphasis is on the content not the
structure. Grammar and vocabularies are presented and given treatment from the
teachers, but not dwelt on.
9. Homework is limited
10. Students reread materials given in the classroom once before they go to sleep at
night and once in the morning before they get up.
11. Music, drama and art are integrated in the learning process.
12. They are integrated as often as possible.
TECHNIQUES THAT WOULD
BE USE FROM THIS METHOD

The technique that can be use in

this method is to read a story and
make your students listen to it
carefully. After that, you can ask
some questions related to the
story and they have to answer
them. During the reading, there
has to be soft background music.
In practice
Physical surroundings and atmosphere in classroom are the vital factors to make sure
that "the students feel comfortable and confident", and various techniques, including art
and music, are used by the trained teachers. The lesson of Suggestopedia consisted of
three phases at first: deciphering, concert session (memorization séance), and
elaboration.

• Deciphering: The teacher introduces the grammar and lexis of the content. In most materials the
foreign-language text is on the left half of the page with a translation on the right half, i.e. meanings
are conveyed via the mother tongue not unlike the bilingual method.

• Concert session (active and passive): In the active session, the teacher reads the text at a normal
speed, sometimes intoning some words, and the students follow. In the passive session, the students
relax and listen to the teacher reading the text calmly. Baroque music is played in the background.

• Elaboration: The students finish off what they have learned with dramas, songs, and games.
 Then it has developed into four phases as many experiments were done:
introduction, concert session, elaboration, and production.
• Introduction: The teacher teaches the material in "a playful manner" instead of
analyzing lexis and grammar of the text in a directive manner.

• Concert session (active and passive): In the active session, the teacher reads
with intoning as selected music is played. Occasionally, the students read the text
together with the teacher, and listen only to the music as the teacher pauses in
particular moments. The passive session is done more calmly.

• Elaboration: The students sing classical songs and play games while "the
teacher acts more like a consultant".

• Production: The students spontaneously speak and interact in the target

language without interruption or correction.
ADVANTAGES OF SUGGESTOPEDIA
1. Students can lower their affective filter.
2. Classes are held in ordinary rooms with comfortable
chairs, a practice that may also help them relaxed.
3. Authority concept
4. Students remember best and are most influenced by
information coming from an authoritative source,
teachers.
5. Double-planedness theory: It refers to the learning from
two aspects. They are the conscious aspect and the
subconscious one. Students can acquire the aim of
teaching instruction from both direct instruction and
environment in which the teaching takes place.
6. Peripheral learning: Suggestopedia encourages the
students to apply language more independently, takes
more personal responsibility for their own learning and
get more confidence. Peripheral information can also
help encourage student
DISADVANTAGES OF
SUGGESTOPEDIA
1. Environment limitation: Most schools in
developing countries have large classes. Each
class consists of 30 to 40 students. There should be
12 students in the class.
2. The use of hypnosis: Some people say that
suggestopedia uses a hypnosis, so it has bad deep
effects for human beings. Lazanov strongly denied
about it.
3. Infantilization learning: Suggestopedia class is
conditioned be child-like situation. There are some
students who do not like to be treated like this as
they think that thay are mature.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION