European Suzuki Association - Teacher Training (March 2015)

European Suzuki Association

Teacher Training & Examinations Manual

Revised March 2015

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TEACHER TRAINING SYLLABUS 2013

LEVEL 1 continued

Module 1.5

Supervised Teaching with children

1.5.1

Individual lessons (Recommended minimum of 5)

1.5.2

Group lessons (Recommended minimum of 2)

Module 1.6

Observation: 20 hours minimum

1.6.1

Educate trainees to improve their observation and listening skills

1.6.2

Observation of lessons on training course

1.6.3

Observation of children’s Pre-Twinkle, Twinkle and Book 1, Individual and Group

lessons

1.6.4

Observation of the upper Levels, when possible.

Module 1.7

Journal and Assignments (

Trainers to advise which are appropriate in each situation)

1.7.1

Start a loose leaf Journal with a detailed list of Pre-Twinkle steps

1.7.2

Make a detailed list of Teaching Points for Level 1 including any suggested tone and

technical exercises

1.7.3

Write a paper entitled 'What is the Suzuki Method/Philosophy?'

1.7.4

Outline the steps for setting up a Suzuki program or tips on how to integrate Suzuki into

your current job.

1.7.5

Prepare an information leaflet or sheet for new Suzuki parents to include studio policy,

information about local music shops, repairers, national and international Suzuki

organizations

1.7.6

Maintain a notebook/record of lesson observations showing key points and methods of

teaching

Module 1.8

Resources and references

1.8.1

Required Reading for all teacher trainees –

‘

Nurtured by Love’

by Shinichi Suzuki

1.8.2

Recommended Reading – As advised by individual teacher trainers

‘Ability Development from age Zero’ by Shinichi Suzuki

1.8.3

Videos/DVDs - As advised by the Teacher Trainer

Module 1.9

Workshops and Institutes

1.9.1

Participate as an observer, trainee or student in a Suzuki Workshop or Institute

Module 1.10 ESA Exam Level 1

1.10.1 Only when Modules 1.1 - 1.9 are completed can the trainee present for an ESA Exam after

consultation with (and recommendation by) the Teacher Trainer/Course Director.

1.10.2 Written requirements, Videos, Audio recordings or DVD's are to be presented at least two

months prior to the Exam, or by arrangement with the Teacher Trainer.

1.10.3 The ESA Level 1 Examination must be taken as a separate Exam from any other Level.