SUGGESTOPEDIA

BY : LUISA GALVIS
CRISTAL CASTRO
FRANK PEÑA
 What is Suggestopedia ?

 It is a method developed in the 1970s by the

Bulgarian psychiatrist educator Georgi
Lozanov (1926-2012).

 Suggestopedia relies on the power of

suggestion for acquiring language
knowledge by incorporating in the learning
process musical and classical art .

 According to the theory, if students feel

relaxed and comfortable, they’ll be more
receptive to learning new information
 HOW DOES IT WORK?

Lozanov (2005) stated that there are four stages

in suggestopedia method, those are:

 Presentation Stage
 Concert Sessions : an active session and a
passive one
 Elaboration
 Practice stage
Key features of Suggestopedia

 Comfortable or cozy environment

 The use of music
 Peripheral learning
 Limited home assignment
 Integration of music, drama & art
 Free error
 Teacher’s role Learners’ Roles
The teacher plays a central role and he/she is Within this method the learners play a
the source of all information. passive role .

 Show absolute confidence in the method.  “faith in the system and accept that
they are in a childlike situation where
 Display fastidious conduct in manners and they follow the teacher / parent”
dress. (Knight, 2001, p. 154
 Organize properly, and strictly observe the
initial stages of the teaching process-this
includes choice and play of music, as well
as punctuality.
 Maintain a solemn attitude towards the
session.
 Give tests and respond tactfully to poor
papers (if any).
 Stress global rather than analytical
attitudes towards material.
 Maintain a modest enthusiasm.
 Advantages of Using The Disadvantages of
Suggestopedia Suggestopedia

 Music can facilitate learning  The wrong music can be a distraction

 The right classroom environment helps  Suggestopedia relies on infantilization
students relax
 Suggestopedia lacks a clear structure
 Reading out loud helps students learn
 It’s not always feasible to use
 The students learn not only from direct Suggestopedia
instruction but also, from indirect
instruction.
 REFERENCES

 https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator/suggestopedia-method-
of-teaching/
 http://www.srjis.com/pages/pdfFiles/150184789930.%20saideep%20s
hikare.pdf
 https://sites.google.com/site/theteachersetofinstruments/methods-
and-approaches-in-elt/suggestopedia