European Suzuki Association - Teacher Training Manual (2020)

European Suzuki Association Teacher Training Manual Revised February 2021 Page 28 of 34 SECE TEACHER TRAINING SYLLABUS 2017 SECE LEVEL 3 Recommended minimum contact training hours = 25 hours Contact hours should include observation of SECE lessons to a maximum of 5 hours 3. Module 3 3.1. SUZUKI™ Philosophy 3.1.1. Creating a rich learning environment 3.1.2. Mixed age groups 3.2. SUZUKI™ Performance 3.2.1. Knowledge of the original SECE curriculum and Lullabies: becoming familiar with variations and new layers. 3.2.2. Working on own reading-aloud skills 3.3. SUZUKI™ Pedagogy 3.3.1. Baby/Toddler class curriculum and goals (now including new ideas for stimulating more excitement in SECE classes). 3.3.2. Techniques for encouraging celebration of each small development. 3.3.3. Incorporating SECE in the home environment 3.3.4. Incorporating the SECE class in SUZUKI™ concerts. 3.3.5. Graduation and transition into SUZUKI™ instrumental studio 3.4. Parent Education 3.4.1. Strategies to help parents in celebrating each development and becoming good observers of their own child as well as other children. 3.5. Supervised Teaching with children 3.5.1. Team teaching parts of an SECE class, under supervision of your home TT. 3.5.2. Discussion and evaluation of a recorded SECE class in your own studio. 3.6. Observation 3.6.1. Observation of (min. 5) lessons during the training course and, where possible, observation of other SECE classes (recommended min. 2) 3.7. Journal & assignments 3.7.1. Maintain a notebook/record of lesson observations remarking key points and methods of teaching. 3.7.2. Write a self-evaluation about the development of your SECE teaching skills. 3.7.3. Compile a list of suitable reading books for story time in the SECE baby / toddler classes. 3.7.4. Evaluation of your experience as an SECE teacher