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European Suzuki Association
Teacher Training & Examinations Manual
Revised March 2015
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iv.Two letters of recommendation from ESA Teacher Trainers supporting the
appointment
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One from a Teacher Trainer of the Instructor’s instrument
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One from the Instructor’s Supervisor during Instructor Training
These letters should confirm -
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The Instructor's involvement with Teacher Training activities
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The Instructor’s observation of at least two examination sessions - these
should be at different times and in different places if possible
The above should be sent directly to ESA Instrument Committee
at the ESA Office
address no later than 31
st
December for consideration at the annual ESA Board
meeting in March each year.
g.
Instructors approved by the ESA Instrument Committee will be recommended to the
ESA Board for appointment.
h.
Instructors appointed as Teacher Trainers/Examiners by the ESA Board will receive a
letter of congratulations confirming the appointment and an ESA Teacher Trainer
Certificate.
See Appendix C5 Teacher Trainer Certificate
3. Clarification of terms and titles
a.
An Instructor should be distinguished from the other Teachers co-opted to teach on
courses.
b.
An Instructor must have Level 5 and complete the formal application procedure
described in Item 2 above.
c.
An Instructor cannot be a Teacher Training Course Director, nor present candidates
for Examinations, but he/she may serve as a Teacher Training Course Co-ordinator
(organiser) with supervision from an ESA Teacher Trainer.
d.
Many teachers with special abilities who are not Instructors or Teacher Trainers can
make a valuable contribution to Teacher Training Courses. National Suzuki
associations and Teacher Training Course Directors are encouraged to co-opt these
special Teachers and give them the recognition they deserve.