Accelerative Learning


Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1   Introduction

PART 1   BACKGROUND

Chapter 2   The evolution of Accelerative Learning from Lozanov to the present
2.1     Introduction
2.2     Suggestopedia
2.3     Adaptations of the Lozanov model
2.4     Superlearning
2.5     Suggestive Accelerative Learning and Teaching (SALT)
2.6     Psychopädie
2.7     Summary

PART II   LITERATURE REVIEW

Chapter 3   The effects of music, relaxation and suggestion in the learning environment.
3.1     Introduction
3.2     Music
3.3     Relaxation
3.4     Suggestion
3.5     General conclusions

Chapter 4   A critical analysis of the claims made for Accelerative Learning
4.1     Introduction
4.2     Lozanov's research
4.3     Western research
      4.3.1    Non-experimental studies
      4.3.2    Experimental and quasi-experimental studies
           4.3.2.1   Time saving
           4.3.2.2   Improvement in affective variables
           4.3.2.3   Improved achievement
                4.3.2.3.1    Non-language studies
                4.3.2.3.2    Language studies
                     4.3.2.3.2.1     Comparison with intensive conditions
                     4.3.2.3.2.2     Comparison with conventional methods
                     4.3.2.3.2.3     Comparison with non-conventional methods
4.4     General conclusions: research claims

PART III   EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATIONS

Chapter 5  A quasi-experimental investigation of the effects of Accelerative Learning on behaviour, self-concept, attitude and achievement in the natural secondary school language class.
5.1     Introduction
5.2     Method
5.3     Results
5.4     Discussion

Chapter 6  An experimental investigation of the effects of Accelerative Learning on language learning, language self-concept and attitude in the primary school.
6.1     Introduction
6.2     Method
6.3     Results
6.4     Discussion

Chapter 7  The effects of Accelerative Learning on the functional use of language in a year 10 German class.
7.1     Introduction
7.2     Method
7.3     Results
7.4     Discussion

Chapter 8  Conclusions and recommendations for research

 

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