SUGGESTOPEDIA
Bulgarian Educator and Psychologist
Georgi Lozanov
Origin “Suggestion” and “Pedagogy”
- a set of learning recommendations derived from suggestology. It was originally developed in the 1970’sDrew from Soviet psychological research and
yoga. - Draws the importance of relaxation of mind for
maximum retention of material - “all students can be taught a given subject
matter at the same level of skill’ Jack c. Richards
In the classroom Extended dialogues, often several pages in
length, accompanied by vocabulary lists and observations on grammatical points. Typically these dialogues would be read aloud to the students to the accompaniment of music.
The most formal of these readings, known as the “concert reading” . This could be a pleasurable event, with the learners free to focus on the music, the text or both. The rhythm and intonation of the reading would be exaggerated in order to fit with the rhythm of music.
Less formal reading would employ a lighter, less striking piece of music, such as a piece of Baroque music and less prominent role.
During both types of reading the learners would sit in a comfortable seats and stimulating environment in terms of décor and lightning.
After reading the with the accompaniment of music the teacher would then make use of the dialogues for more conventional language work
The most important characteristics of this method
are:DecorationFurnitureArrangement of the
classroomAuthoritative behavior
of the teacherThe use of soft
Baroque music (this makes the method unique)
Three functions of music in therapy :(Gaston, 1968)
To facilitate establishment and maintenance of personal relations
To bring about increased self-esteem through increased self-satisfaction in musicial performance
To use the unique potential of rhythm to energize and bring order (the reason for the use of music in Suggestopedia)
Approach
Bancroft states that there are six principle theoretical components of Suggestopedia:
Authority Infantilization Double-planednessIntonation, rhythm, and concert pseudo-passiveness
Authority give control and authority to
the teacher completely
What makes a teacher authoritive?
self-confidencePersonal distance Acting abilityPossitive attitude
Infantilizationteacher – student
relationship vs.
parent – child relationship
Double-plannedness Learner learns not only from - direct instructionbut also - bright decor of the classroom, musicial background, shape of the calssroom, personality of the teacher.
Intonation, Rhythm, Concert Pseudo-
PassivenessIntonation plus Rhythm coordinated with musicial background
A relaxed attitude with the help of musicial background : Concert Pseudo-Passiveness
Design Objectives
To deliver advanced conversational competence quickly
To master prodigious lists of vocabulary
Learning Activities
Question and answer
Role play
Listening exercises
Roles of Learners
Pseudo-passiveness stateActing childishlyNot to figure outNot to manipulateNot to study material
Roles Of Teachers According to Lozanov, teachers should give attention to
oAbsolute confidenceoHis/her manners and dressoOrganizing the lesson (music choice, punctuality)oResponding tactfullyoModest enthusiasm
Role of Materials Direct Supported Materials: Texts Tape Indirect Supported
Materials: Classroom fixtures Music Text books Learning environment
Criticisms Disadvantages Hardness of finding colorful environment Negative effects of direct translation Concentration problems
Advantages Through Suggestopedia we learn to trust the
power of mind. We learn the deliberately included states of
relaxation The benefit from the use of music to get
student sit back and relax.
Conclusion
Learning is facilitated by environment and music.
Teacher is the authority.Psychological barriers are removed.
In texts target language and its native language are given.
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