Inside Outside Circle

Description
Inside Outside Circle is a kinesthetic activity that involves all students in the class and that facilitates
short exchanges between students.
Method
The teacher:
• forms two concentric circles containing the same number of students. Students in the inside circle
face a partner standing in the outside circle.
• asks students from the inside circle to share something with their partner in timed activity.
• has students reverse roles. The students on the outside circle share with their partner,
• controls the timing, e.g., “Outside circle, it’s your turn to share for one minute.”
• has the inside circle rotate and the students turn to face their new partner. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Considerations
Inside Outside Circle:
• engages all students simultaneously;
• pairs students briefly with classmates with whom they may rarely work;
• allows the teacher to spontaneously increase or decrease the number of different student pairings that
occur.

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SUGGESTOPEDIA

SUGGESTOPEDIA

LEARNING PRINCIPLES

·         Attempts to maximise the brain power of learners

-      As we get older we adjust our personalities to social norms Our learning ability is inhibited

-      Using suggestion we can re-integrate those capabilities

-      The learner is encouraged to be like a child: Infantilization

·         The use of classical music creates a “relaxed concentration” which leads to “superlearning”:

-      Learners follow the rhythm of music and relax

-      Learners are able to memorise huge amounts of information

·         Everything is aimed at promoting the learning hypothesis (LH

SUGGESTOPEDIA

TEACHING PROCEDURES (I)

·         Two key factors in suggestopedic teaching:

a)    Memorizing

b)   Integrating

A.   Memorizing:

1.     The text is read with acompanying classical music

2.    Teacher’s voice harmonizes with the rhythm of music

3.    SS given a translation of the text. Later it is taken away

4.    Passive session: SS close their eyes and listen Teacher is an authoritative figure: tells the students that the session will result in memorization (placebo effect)

SUGGESTOPEDIA

TEACHING PROCEDURES (II)

B.     Integrating:

·         Teacher communicates the LH verbally and nonverbally: I can use the language. I’m learning the language

·         Language is reinforced with music &/ teacher actions

·         Language is integrated into the SS’ personality using different activities (Repetition is avoided):

–      Acting out portions of the text

–      Singing songs/ playing games

–      Telling stories

–      Carrying out short conversations/ emotional role-plays

·         SS don’t do homework. They read the text before going to bed

SUGGESTOPEDIA

EVALUATION

·         Like other humanistic methods emphasis is placed on creating a relaxed environment and eliminating anxiety so as to facilitate learning

·         The amazing results reported in Lozanov’s data (1000 words x hour) have been shown to be questionabl

·          Its practical implementation is difficult (small groups, confortable armchairs)

·         Ismemorization important in Language Learning

·          Mechanical repetition is avoided (varied activities)

·         Its influence upon modern L2 teaching methodology is very limited

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Teaching Methods

150 Teaching Methods

1. Lecture by teacher (and what else can you do!)
2. Class discussion conducted by teacher (and what else!)
3. Recitation oral questions by teacher answered orally by students (then what!)
4. Discussion groups conducted by selected student chairpersons (yes, and what else!)
5. Lecture-demonstration by teacher (and then what 145 other techniques!)
6. Lecture-demonstration by another instructor(s) from a special field (guest speaker)
7. Presentation by a panel of instructors or students
8. Presentations by student panels from the class: class invited to participate
9. Student reports by individuals
10. Student-group reports by committees from the class
11. Debate (informal) on current issues by students from class
12. Class discussions conducted by a student or student committee
13. Forums
14. Bulletin boards
15. Small groups such as task oriented, discussion, Socratic
16. Choral speaking
17. Collecting
18. Textbook assignments
19. Reading assignments in journals, monographs, etc.
20. Reading assignments in supplementary books
21. Assignment to outline portions of the textbook
22. Assignment to outline certain supplementary readings
23. Debates (formal)
24. Crossword puzzles
25. Cooking foods of places studied
26. Construction of vocabulary lists
27. Vocabulary drills
28. Diaries
29. Dances of places or periods studied
30. Construction of summaries by students
31. Dressing dolls
32. Required term paper
33. Panel discussion
34. Biographical reports given by students
35. Reports on published research studies and experiments by students
36. Library research on topics or problems
37. Written book reports by students
38. Flags
39. Jigsaw puzzle maps
40. Hall of Fame by topic or era (military or political leaders, heroes)
41. Flannel boards
42. Use of pretest
43. Gaming and simulation
44. Flash cards
45. Flowcharts
46. Interviews
47. Maps, transparencies, globes
48. Mobiles
49. Audio-tutorial lessons (individualized instruction)
50. Models
51. Music
52. Field trips
53. Drama, role playing
54. Open textbook study
55. Committee projects--small groups
56. Notebook
57. Murals and montages
58. Class projects
59. Individual projects
60. Quizdown gaming
61. Modeling in various media
62. Pen pals
63. Photographs
64. Laboratory experiments performed by more than two students working together
65. Use of dramatization, skits, plays
66. Student construction of diagrams, charts, or graphs
67. Making of posters by students
68. Students drawing pictures or cartoons vividly portray principles or facts
69. Problem solving or case studies
70. Puppets
71. Use of chalkboard by instructor as aid in teaching
72. Use of diagrams, tables, graphs, and charts by instructor in teaching
73. Use of exhibits and displays by instructor
74. Reproductions
75. Construction of exhibits and displays by students
76. Use of slides
77. Use of filmstrips
78. Use of motion pictures, educational films, videotapes
79. Use of theater motion pictures
80. Use of recordings
81. Use of radio programs
82. Use of television
83. Role playing
84. Sand tables
85. School affiliations
86. Verbal illustrations: use of anecdotes and parables to illustrate
87. Service projects
88. Stamps, coins, and other hobbies
89. Use of community or local resources
90. Story telling
91. Surveys
92. Tutorial: students assigned to other students for assistance, peer teaching
93. Coaching: special assistance provided for students having difficulty in the course
94. Oral reports
95. Word association activity
96. Workbooks
97. Using case studies reported in literature to illustrate psychological principles and facts
98. Construction of scrapbooks
99. Applying simple statistical techniques to class data
100. Time lines
101. "Group dynamics" techniques
102. Units of instruction organized by topics
103. Non directive techniques applied to the classroom
104. Supervised study during class period
105. Use of sociometric text to make sociometric analysis of class
106. Use of technology and instructional resources
107. Open textbook tests, take home tests
108. Put idea into picture
109. Write a caption for chart, picture, or cartoon
110. Reading aloud
111. Differentiated assignment and homework
112. Telling about a trip
113. Mock convention
114. Filling out forms (income tax, checks)
115. Prepare editorial for school paper
116. Attend council meeting, school boar meeting
117. Exchanging "things"
118. Making announcements
119. Taking part (community elections)
120. Playing music from other countries or times
121. Studying local history
122. Compile list of older citizens as resource people
123. Students from abroad (exchange students)
124. Obtain free and low cost materials
125. Collect old magazines
126. Collect colored slides
127. Visit an "ethnic" restaurant
128. Specialize in one country
129. Follow a world leader (in the media)
130. Visit an employment agency
131. Start a campaign
132. Conduct a series
133. Investigate a life
134. Assist an immigrant
135. Volunteer (tutoring, hospital)
136. Prepare an exhibit
137. Detect propaganda
138. Join an organization
139. Collect money for a cause
140. Elect a "Hall of Fame" for males
141. Elect a "Hall of Fame" for females
142. Construct a salt map
143. Construct a drama
144. Prepare presentation for senior citizen group
145. Invite senior citizen(s) to present local history to class including displaying artifacts (clothing, tools, objects, etc.)
146. Prepare mock newspaper on specific topic or era
147. Draw a giant map on floor of classroom
148. Research local archaeological site
149. Exchange program with schools from different parts of the state
150. In brainstorming small group, students identify a list of techniques and strategies that best fit their class.

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