top of page
Asian Institute of Research, Journal Publication, Journal Academics, Education Journal, Asian Institute
Asian Institute of Research, Journal Publication, Journal Academics, Education Journal, Asian Institute

Education Quarterly Reviews

ISSN 2621-5799

asia institute of research, journal of education, education journal, education quarterly reviews, education publication, education call for papers
asia institute of research, journal of education, education journal, education quarterly reviews, education publication, education call for papers
asia institute of research, journal of education, education journal, education quarterly reviews, education publication, education call for papers
asia institute of research, journal of education, education journal, education quarterly reviews, education publication, education call for papers
crossref
doi
open access

Published: 17 August 2024

Innovation of Teaching Methodology for Improving English Language Skills: Suggestopedia for Teaching Reading and Writing

Steven Darío Menéndez Meza, Cintya Maribel Zambrano Zambrano, Jhonny Villafuerte-Holguín

University Eloy Alfaro de Manabi, Ecuador

asia institute of research, journal of education, education journal, education quarterly reviews, education publication, education call for papers
pdf download

Download Full-Text Pdf

doi

10.31014/aior.1993.07.03.599

Pages: 108-119

Keywords: Teaching Methodology, Suggestopedia, Language Skills, Digital Tools

Abstract

This study investigates an innovative teaching methodology that combines suggestopedia, digital resources, and experimental and control groups to improve reading-writing English skills. The methodology integrates relaxation and visualization techniques of suggestopedia with engaging digital tools to create a stimulating learning environment. A pre-test established a baseline, and the innovative approach was implemented over several weeks, with lessons integrating suggestopedia and digital resources like multimedia presentations and online reading-writing platforms. A post-test showed statistically significant improvements in students' writing performance. Focus group discussions revealed that students found the lessons engaging, confidence-boosting, and effective in enhancing their reading and writing abilities, particularly appreciating the relaxed atmosphere of suggestopedia and the interactive nature of the digital tools. The study demonstrates the potential of this innovative approach to enhance English writing skills and foster a positive learning experience, warranting further research on its long-term effects and applications in diverse educational contexts.

References

  1. Adil, N. M., Nagu, N. N., Rustam, N. A., Wahyuni, N., Idrawahyuni, N., & Winarsih, N. E. (2022). Interpretive Paradigm on Development of Science and Accounting Research. International Journal Of Humanities Education And Social Sciences, 1(4). https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhess.v1i4.87

  2. Ansaldi, B. (2022). Innovative Methods for Teaching English at Secondary Level. Gallery Teachers. https://galleryteachers.com/2018/01/innovative_methods_for_teaching_english_at_secondary_level/

  3. Burgos, A. I. L., Alay, G. A. M., Corrales, U. G. F., & Holguín, J. S. V. (2024). Gamification to Strengthen Children’s Motivation to Learn English as a Foreign Language in the Community Development Centers. Education Quarterly Reviews, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.31014/aior.1993.07.02.584

  4. Colliander, H., & Fejes, A. (2020). The re-emergence of Suggestopedia: teaching a second language to adult migrants in Sweden. Language Culture And Curriculum, 34(1), 51-64. https://doi.org/10.1080/07908318.2020.1767643

  5. Directenglish. (2023). 8 Benefits of integrating online Platforms into blended English Language Teaching (ELT) programs - Direct English. Direct English. https://directenglish.com/8-benefits-integrating-online-platforms-blended-english-language-teaching-elt-programs/

  6. FutureLearn. (2022). Updates, Insights, and News from FutureLearn | Online Learning for You. FutureLearn. https://www.futurelearn.com/info/courses/global-disability-research-and-evidence/0/steps/99204

  7. Gulo, S. N. (2020). THE BENEFITS OF SKIMMING TECHNIQUE IN READING COMPREHENSION FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER STUDENTS OF SANATA DHARMA UNIVERSITY. UC Journal, 1(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.24071/uc.v1i1.2848

  8. Hornbuckle, M. (2024). 5 reasons pretests and posttests in education matter. YouScience. https://www.youscience.com/pretest-and-posttest-in-education/

  9. Innovative strategies for teaching English language learners. (s. f.). www.umassglobal.edu. https://www.umassglobal.edu/news-and-events/blog/innovative-strategies-for-english-language-learners

  10. Innovative teaching methods and strategies for teachers. (s. f.). TEACHER TRAINING. https://www.erasmustrainingcourses.com/innovative-teaching-methods.html

  11. Innovative teaching methods of English. (s. f.). https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/innovative-teaching-methods-of-english/viewer

  12. Isnaini, M. N. (2021). The Suggestopedia Method to Improve Students’ Writing Skill of Narrative Text. Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELTL), 6(1).

  13. Jiang, D., & Kalyuga, S. (2022). Learning English as a Foreign Language Writing Skills in Collaborative Settings: A Cognitive Load Perspective. Frontiers In Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.932291

  14. Journal Article: Introduction: Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. (s. f.). https://mitcommlab.mit.edu/broad/commkit/journal-article-introduction/

  15. Kaplan, Z. (2023). What Are Writing Skills?. The Forage. https://www.theforage.com/blog/skills/what-are-writing-skills#:~:text=Your%20Writing%20Skills-,Writing%20Skills%20Definition,the%20physical%20act%20of%20writing.

  16. Krueger, R. A., & Casey, M. A. (2015). Focus groups: A practical guide for applied research (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.

  17. Lam, S. (2024). Advantages of Online Learning Resources. Educate. Radiate. Elevate. https://educateradiateelevate.org/the-advantages-of-online-learning-resources/

  18. Latimier, A., Riegert, A., Peyre, H., Ly, S. T., Casati, R., & Ramus, F. (2019). Does pre-testing promote better retention than post-testing? Npj Science Of Learning, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-019-0053-1

  19. Lozanov, G. (2005). Suggestopedia–Desuggestive teaching communicative method on the level of the hidden reserves of the human mind. Vienna.

  20. Marleni, M. (2020). Enhancing the Students’ Writing Skill through Technological Writing Feature of Wridea. Journal Of English Education And Teaching, 4(1), 140-153. https://doi.org/10.33369/jeet.4.1.140-153

  21. Merlin, D., & Larekeng, S. H. (2018). The effectiveness of suggestopedia method with wordwall picture in increasing vocabulary mastery with learning disabilities. Eduvelop, Journal of English Education and Development, 1(2), 193-204. https://ojs.unsulbar.ac.id/index.php/eduvelop/article/view/37/39

  22. Merlin, D., & Larekeng, S. H. (2018). The effectiveness of suggestopedia method with wordwall picture in increasing vocabulary mastery with learning disabilities. Eduvelop, Journal of English Education and Development, 1(2), 193-204. https://ojs.unsulbar.ac.id/index.php/eduvelop/article/view/37/39

  23. Mero, Juan Pin and Mendoza, Marcos Saltos and Villafuerte Holguín, Jhonny Saulo, Contributions of Digital Competencies toward the Speaking Skills in English Language Classes in Ecuadorian Elementary Schools (2023). Education Quarterly Reviews, Vol.6 No.1 (2023), https://ssrn.com/abstract=4391663

  24. Molina-Azorin, J. F. (2016). Mixed methods research: An opportunity to improve our studies and our research skills. European Journal Of Management And Business Economics, 25(2), 37-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redeen.2016.05.001

  25. Montagner, D. (2022). Suggestopedia teaching method versus teaching languages through drama. Fast Learning School. https://fastlearningschool.com/blog/suggestopedia-teaching-method-versus-teaching-languages-through-drama/

  26. Montagner, D. (2024). Suggestopedia method: pros and cons. EPALE - European Commission. https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/blog/suggestopedia-method-pros-and-cons

  27. Musseau, A. (2024). Innovative teaching techniques used by learning facilitators. EHL Inisghts. https://hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu/innovative-teaching-techniques-learning-facilitators

  28. Orellana, X. G. O., & Mayorga, J. I. M. (2021). Pixton as a digital teaching tool to encourage the writing skill. Ciencia Digital, 5(3), 20-35. https://doi.org/10.33262/cienciadigital.v5i3.1621

  29. Perna, C. L., Silva, A. D. C., & Delgado, H. o. K. (2021). Recursos digitais bem-sucedidos para aprimorar as aulas de língua inglesa. Ilha Do Desterro, 74(3). https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8026.2021.e80739

  30. Robertson, K. (2015). Improving Writing Skills: ELLs and the Joy of Writing. Colorín Colorado. https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/improving-writing-skills-ells-and-joy-writing

  31. Rodríguez-Pérez, F. (2023). The Use of Digital Resources for Improving the English Communicative Competence in the EFL classroom. https://reunir.unir.net/handle/123456789/14655

  32. Rustipa, K. (2011). Suggestopedia: How Does It Accelerate Language Learning. LITE, 7(1), 1–7.

  33. Salomão, A. (2023). The Role of Experimental Groups in Research. Mind the Graph Blog. https://mindthegraph.com/blog/experimental-group/

  34. Shah, J. N. (2015). How to write ‘introduction’ in scientific journal article. Journal Of Patan Academy Of Health Sciences, 2(1), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v2i1.20331

  35. Shivaraju, P., Manu, G., M, V., & Savkar, M. (2017). Evaluating the effectiveness of pre- and post-test model of learning in a medical school. National Journal Of Physiology, Pharmacy And Pharmacology, 7(9), 1. https://doi.org/10.5455/njppp.2017.7.0412802052017

  36. Spycher, P. (2007). Academic writing of adolescent English learners: Learning to use “although”. Journal Of Second Language Writing, 16(4), 238-254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jslw.2007.07.001

  37. Stewart, L. (2024). Understanding Control Groups for Research. ATLAS.ti. https://atlasti.com/research-hub/control-group

  38. Stratton, S. J. (2019). Quasi-Experimental Design (Pre-Test and Post-Test Studies) in Prehospital and Disaster Research. Prehospital And Disaster Medicine, 34(6), 573-574. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x19005053

  39. Sundari, E., Prastyo, H., Wulandari, D., Saputri, S. H., Fauziah, S., & Mahpur, M. (2022). The Use of Suggestopedia to Solve Students’ Literacy Difficulties. Atlantis Press, 633(Icmr 2021), 58–66.

  40. Trivedi, C. (2020). Postmodern paradigm explained. Concepts Hacked. https://conceptshacked.com/postmodern-paradigm/

  41. UVIC. What's a journal?. University Of Victoria. Retrieved from: https://www.uvic.ca/library/help/tips/journal/index.php#secondary

  42. Wahid, D. H., Zakaria, R., & Rusmiati, R. (2023). Exploring the Effectiveness of Online Tools in Enhancing English Language Learning: Opportunities and Challenges. Buletin Literasi Budaya Sekolah, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.23917/blbs.v5i2.3095

  43. Wang, S. (2023). Suggestopedia and Its Application in Different Types of Learners. OAlib, 10(11), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1110863

  44. Wasti, S. P., Simkhada, P., Van Teijlingen, E., Sathian, B., & Banerjee, I. (2022). The Growing Importance of Mixed-Methods Research in Health. Deleted Journal, 12(1), 1175-1178. https://doi.org/10.3126/nje.v12i1.43633

  45. Wolf, M. K., Oh, S., Wang, Y., & Tsutagawa, F. S. (2018). Young Adolescent EFL Students’ writing Skill Development: Insights from assessment data. Language Assessment Quarterly, 15(4), 311-329. https://doi.org/10.1080/15434303.2018.1531868

  46. Yuliani, R. (2018). The Use of Suggestopedia to Develop Students’ Writing Skill in English: A Case of the Seventh Grade Students of SMP N 2 Mranggen in Academic Year 2014 / 2015. Eternal/Eternal English Teaching Journal, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.26877/eternal.v6i2.2375

bottom of page