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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