Advantages And Disadvantages Of Suggestopedia

Abstract

Music as we know has many benefits for learning, not only in language acquisition. The method Suggestopedia’s belief is that music is the central part to learning. In this paper, we will look at the advantages and disadvantages and what benefits of this method should, could or are being applied in the language acquisition environment of modern day.

Introduction

Suggestopedia, part of the” humanistic approach” to language learning is considered to be the strangest method to be developed during 1980 – 1990. The belief to this approach is that humans have the ability to learn a language at a much faster rate through the understanding of how the human brain functions and how effectively we learn. The belief is that through the use of music, a stress free environment, teacher and student positive attitudes to learning, an optimal state can be achieved and success will be attained. Some people praised the method; however, criticism was received on one of their principles. This approach, known in earlier times, has since disappeared; however, there are aspects of the approach that is still used in teaching today.

History and Origin – 1980 – 1990’s

In the 1970’s, a Bulgarian psychologist by the name of Georgi Lozanov developed the Suggestopedia language

This method suggests that activation of these capabilities such as recalling large numbers of materials, problem solving and creatively responding to complex stimuli can be achieved through suggestion. Optimal use of the brain capacity can be obtained through the teacher creating an environment conducive to learning. The task for the learners is to remove the prior unconscious patterns and open their mental reserve to access this great potential. Without removing these patterns it would be hard for suggestion to