SUGGESTOPEDIA

v  Suggestopedia is a specific set of learning recommendations derived from suggestology, which Lozanov describes as a “science…concerned with the systematic study of the nonrational and/or nonconcious  influences” that human beings are constantly  responding.

v  Characteristics of  this  method:

-          Decoration.

-           Furniture.

-           Arrangement of the classroom.

-           The use of soft music.

-           The authoritative behavior of the teacher.

v  Role of Learners

-          Pseudo-passive state.

-          Learners must not try to to figure out,

-          Not to manipulate, or not to study material

-          Learners sit in a circle

-          Encourages face-to-face exchange

-          Activity participation

v  Role of Teacher

According to Lozanov, teachers should give attention to

-          Absolute confidence

-          His/her manners and dress

-          Organizing the lesson (music choice, punctuality)

-          Responding tactfully

-          Modest enthusiasm

v          Role of Materials

Direct Supported Materials:

- Texts

- Tape

Indirect Supported Materials:

-    Classroom fixtures

-    Music

-    Text books

-    Learning environment

v          Advantages of Suggestopedia

-          Motivation

-          self-confidence

-          Less stressed

v  Disadvantages of Suggestopedia

-          Hardness of finding colorful environment

-          Negative effects of direct translation

-          Concentration problems.