SUGGESTOPEDIA GROUP 4

Ayu Linda Putri 2215081423Ayu Pandan Wangi 2215081436Dewi Natalia 221508Mery Cris Natalia 221508

What is Suggestopedia?

Suggestopedia is a language learning method which concerns more about the physical environment in which learners take place.The more comfortable and relax student is the more effective language learning is.( Introduced by Georgi Lozanov )

Key Features

Typical Techniques ( Larsen-Freeman.1986.”Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching”. p84-86.)

a. Classroom set-upThe classroom has to be designed not like a ‘normal’ classroom, rather it should be as comfort as possible for the students.

b. Peripheral learningSs can absorb the information ‘effortlessly’ as it is received as a part of the environment rather than as a material ‘to be attended to’.

c. Positive SuggestionTeacher appeal to students’ consciousness and subconscious to orchestrate the ‘suggestive’ factors involved in learning.

d. VisualizationSs are asked to close their eyes and visualize scenes and events to help them relax and encourage their creativity.

e. Choose a new identitySs select a target language name and/or occupation that places them inside the language they are learning.

f. Role-playSs pretend temporarily that they are someone else and perform their role using target language.

g. First concertT does a slow, dramatic reading of the dialog synchronized in intonation with classical music.

h. Second concertSs put aside their scripts and T reads at normal speed according to the content with no accompanying of Baroque music.

i. Primary activationSs ‘playfully’ reread the target language out loud.

j. Secondary activationSs engage in various activities designed to help Ss learn the material and use it more spontaneously. The activities include singing, dramatizations, and games.

Suggestopedia is a language learning method which focuses on emotional factor of students. It believes that

the students will success on learning if they feel encouraged and relaxed in learning process. However, the effectiveness of this method is still questionable.

But there are still some basic principles that can be applied such as the use of music , visualization, etc.