Suggestopedia

Suggestopedia

Background

Definition

Characteristics

Teacher’s and Student’s roles

Kind of material and resources

-Developed by the Bulgarian psychotherapist Georgi Iozanov

-Is a portmanteau of the words "suggestion" and “Pedagogy"

Suggestopedia is a teaching method which is based on a modern understanding of how the human brain works and how we learn most effectively

-Suggestion.

-Relaxed and comfortable environment.

-Imagination.

-Present and explain grammar and vocabulary words.

-Native language translation.

-Comunication.

-Teaching is done by integrating music, song and drama.

-Errors are tolerate.

-No formal tests are given

-Teachers motivate students, show confidence, create situations Respect and encourages face-to-face exchange and activity participation Role of Materials

-Student Learners must not try to figure out , manipulate, or study the material presented but must maintain a pseudo-passive state, and follow the teacher.

Yoga techniques, rhythmic breathing, musical rhythm texts, tapes, Imitation, games, question and answer, role play, and listening activities