Introduction

I. Background of Suggestopedia.

II. Principles/characteristics of ALM

III. Principles/characteristics of ALM

IV. Learner’s role.

V. Teacher’s role.

VI. Pros and Cons.

Conclusion

Also known as Desuggestopedia

Developed by GeorgiLozanov

In the 1970s

An educational method based on a modern understanding of how the human brain works and how we learn most effectively.

It is often claimed that it can teach languages approximately three times as quickly as conventional methods.

• Humanistic

Approach

• Emotiona

l factor

Emphasize• Suggesto

pedia

Method

Principals

Authority

Infantilization

Double-planedness

Intonation, rhythm, and concert pseudo-passiveness

The type of music

Presentation

First Concert—“Active

Concert”

Second Concert—“Passive Review”

Practice

Roles of T & L

Committement to the class and its activities.

Encourage their own “infantilization.”

Respect and trust their teacher.

Relax and believe in the method.

Feel comfortable.

Do their assignments.

To create situations in which learners are most suggestible.

Show absolute confidence in the method.

Organizer and observer.

Source of authority.

Encourage face to face communication.

Pros and Cons

Suggestopedia can be motivating in relaxing

S can be good for psychological health.

S is quicker than otherconventional methods.

S activates mental potential.

Infantilisation learning.

classical music isn't desired by many people

Only a certain kind of teachers is reliable to teach using the suggestopedia method

The provision of materials isn't always possible.

Summary

1. Chapter: 8. Suggestopedia” in J. C. Richards and T. S. Rodgers. (1986). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.

2. www.jwelford.demon.co.uk/brainwaremap/suggest.html

3. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suggestopedia

4. www.anglisci.pl/otwarta-biblioteka-pomocy-studenckich-metodyka/suggestopedia.html

5. www.onestopenglish.com/support/methodology/teaching-approaches/teaching-approaches-what-is-s