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European Suzuki Association
Teacher Training & Examinations Manual
Revised March 2015
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SECE Certificates – PRENATAL and BABY YEARS
Level 1: An Overview of Suzuki Early Childhood Education -
2 day course
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written observation reports
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1500 word essay on a subject set by the Teacher Trainer which must be completed within 3 months
of the course
Level 2: Introductory Studies in Suzuki Prenatal and Baby Music
- 5 day course
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written observation reports
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participation in a baby class
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1500 word essay on a subject set by the Teacher Trainer which must be completed within 3 months
of the course
At the completion of this stage trainees can start teaching baby classes.
Level 3: Further Studies in Suzuki Prenatal and Baby Music
- 5 day course
Open only to those who have started teaching baby classes at least 3 months before the course.
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observation tasks
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video of the trainees own baby class
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1500 word essay
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self-assessment, for discussion with the course Teacher Trainer
Level 4: Continuing Studies in Suzuki Prenatal and Baby Music
- 5 day course
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observation tasks
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video of the trainees own baby class
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1500 word essay
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self-assessment for discuss with the course teachers trainer
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conduct a baby class to be observed by the Teacher Trainer
The Teacher Trainer may suggest that Level 4 is attended one more time before the examination.
The Examination can be taken when the trainee has at least three years of baby class teaching experience.
SECE Diploma (Level 5) - Prenatal and Baby Music
Applicants should have the SECE Level 4 Certificate and meet the following requirements
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attend Level 4 (Continuing Studies in Prenatal and Baby Music) at least once
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attend a recognised Professional Development Conference on Child Development, Suzuki or non-
Suzuki.
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complete two dissertations (each 5000-7500 words) on subjects set by the Teacher Trainer
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conduct a baby class (can be a video recording) of a baby class to be observed by the Teacher
Trainer and two external ESA examiners
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conduct a parent session of 90 minutes (can be a video recording) to be observed by the Trainer
and the Examiners.
The Examination can be taken when all elements, including all written assignments have been completed
and when the trainee has at least four years of baby class teaching experience.