S timulates the whole person U ndoes blocks G oes rapidly forward G ives creative solution E ncourages relaxation S trengthens self-image T alks to all the senses O ptimizes learning P ropagates talent E nhances learning D ramatises material I ncludes pictures , music and movement A ddresses the whole person The whole meaning
What Is Suggestopedia ? SUGGESTOPEDIA is the study of these suggestive factors in a learning situation . A teaching method based on the idea how the human brain works and how we learn most effectively. It includes a rich sensory learning, a positive expectation of success and the use of a varied range of methods like dramatized texts, music, active participation in songs and games, etc .
. Georgi Lozanov Suggestopedia “Learning is a matter of attitude, not ” aptitude Bulgarian doctor and psychotherapist
to make students reach communicative competence which is the goal of students of second language. Purpose :
Classroom set-up Armchair; Light is comfortable; Everything is bright and colorful; Posters; Music; The teacher speaks confidently; The teacher leads the class in various activities involving the dialog, for example, question-and-answer, repetition, and translation; The teacher should integrate indirect positive suggestion (there is no limit to what you can do) into the learning situation.
Classroom technique Fine arts One of the ways the students’ mental reserves are stimulated is through integration of the fine arts-music, drama, or paintings. Enjoy your learning The teacher gives the students the impression that learning is easy and enjoyable. It’s desire that the students achieve a state of ‘ infantilization ’ so they will be more open to learning. Choosing a new identity This enhances students’ feeling of security and allows them to be more open. Positive suggestion Direct suggestion Indirect suggestion
ROLES Learner Roles : -respect and trust the teacher - consequence students feel more comfortable -secure and they learn better Teacher Roles : -Teacher is the source of all information - shows confidence - respect and encourages face-to-face exchange and activity participation Role of Materials : Texts, tapes, classroom fixtures and music. Texts should have force, literary quality and interesting characters.
The role of the language skills : Listening which is focused on relaxation through music. (Baroque music) Speaking which is focused on dialogues to improve communication . Writing which is presented explicitly and spontaneously and finally. Reading in which teacher reads several times to student varying the tone and rhythm.
The advantages are: students feel more relaxed. language learning comes more effective than method . they learn 3 or 4 times quicker than conventional method there is an affective atmosphere. activates mental potential and student feel responsible for their own language.
The disadvantages are : some can find classical music boring and irritating than stimulating. exaggeration of rhythm may be perceived odd and illogical, there may be physical. financial and environmental limitations.
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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