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European Suzuki Association
Teacher Training & Examinations Manual
Revised March 2015
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Teaching
Evaluation will be made as follows (
ORGAN tbc
)
DOUBLEBASS, SECE, FLUTE, GUITAR, HARP, MANDOLIN, PIANO, RECORDER, TRUMPET, VIOLA,
VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO
a.
Knowledge of teaching points
b.
Communication of teaching points
c.
Teacher/pupil/parent relationship
d.
Philosophy
VOICE - Teaching
a.
Lesson format
b.
Knowledge of teaching points
c.
Teacher/pupil/parent relationship (Communication)
d.
Motivation of pupil
e.
Quality of feedback to pupil
VOICE - Conversation
(Oral Examination)
a.
Suzuki Voice Program
b.
Philosophy
c.
Physiology of Voice (Voice Pedagogy)
d.
Playing Skills
Listening skills
(
ORGAN tbc)
DOUBLEBASS, GUITAR, HARP, MANDOLIN, PIANO, VIOLA, VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO
Pertaining to both Performance and Teaching - the identification of errors, e.g. Incorrect dynamics
and articulation
FLUTE, RECORDER, TRUMPET
Pertaining to both Performance and Teaching - the identification of errors, e.g. incorrect dynamics,
breathing and articulation
SECE
Pertaining to Performances, Teaching and parent/child interactions
Viva Voce
Candidates will be required to answer questions on Philosophy and on the Teaching Points for the
appropriate level. They will also be required to demonstrate their knowledge of how to conduct a
lesson with a child and a parent.
Course Assessment by Examiners
Assessments may be taken at the time of examinations. Examiners will provide a report with
written comments, but there will be no pass or fail. A full examination for the level must be taken
before proceeding to the next level