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European Suzuki Association
Teacher Training & Examinations Manual
Revised March 2015
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APPENDIX E2
RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS WITHOUT APPROVED ACCREDITATION
1.
Evaluation of qualifications
All applications from Teachers without approved accreditation will be referred to the relevant ESA
Instrument Committee
Where necessary the ESA Instrument Committee may co-opt additional Teachers to help with the
assessment.
The ESA Instrument Committee must do the following -
a.
Assess the background, previous training, long or short-term course Certifications of the
applicant, and check these with the applicant’s regional association and at least one of the
Suzuki Teacher Trainers involved.
b.
Decide the ESA level which is equivalent to the specific training of the applicant.
c.
If necessary, seek the advice of an ESA Teacher Trainer to assist in judging the quality of the
applicant’s teaching.
d.
Where appropriate, advise applicants to seek ESA Teacher Training
e.
The ESA is at liberty to seek consultation from the national Suzuki association where the
applicant intends to work, and share any relevant information with them, including the
application documents and videos.
2.
Recognition of Teachers who have followed long term Teacher Training Courses
The recognition of Teachers who have undertaken long term or apprenticeship training in another
region will usually be based on the recommendation of their Teacher Trainer(s). However, in some
cases further proof of ability and experience may be required.
3.
Application procedure
All applications must be sent to the ESA Office, either direct by the applicant or through the national
Suzuki association where he or she intends to work.
Applications should include the following:-
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CV including details of the applicant’s Suzuki training and experience
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Copies or other proof of all relevant certification
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Names and contact details of the Teacher Trainer(s) with whom the applicant trained, plus
any other relevant references
4.
Applications from Teachers who have completed SAA Units or other short term
Training
In addition to the letter of application and the documents listed above, the applicant should deliver
the following to the ESA Office -
a.
Proof of instrumental education/ability
- professional Diploma from a recognized Institution
or a DVD with a performance by the applicant of at least one major piece.
b.
Proof of Teacher Training in the Suzuki methodology
- numbers of hours of observation,
individual lessons and supervised teaching, books covered, details of additional observation,
attendance at conferences etc
c.
Proof of ability to teach at the required level
- a DVD with lessons of at least two students at
the appropriate levels, plus any other supporting materials. The applicant may also indicate if
a Teacher Trainer has worked with his/her students and is prepared to discuss the applicant’s
work with the panel.