European Suzuki Association - Teacher Training Manual (2020)

European Suzuki Association Teacher Training Manual Revised February 2021 Page 30 of 34 SECE TEACHER TRAINING SYLLABUS 2017 SECE LEVEL 4 Recommended minimum contact training hours = 25 hours Contact hours should include observation of SECE lessons to a maximum of 5 hours 4. Module 4 4.1. SUZUKI™ Philosophy 4.1.1. Flow and balance in SECE class. 4.1.2. Early child's development, incl. Study of other philosophical ideas 4.2. SUZUKI™ Performance 4.2.1. Familiarity and awareness of SECE baby / toddler curriculum in other languages. 4.3. SUZUKI™ Pedagogy 4.3.1. Awareness of differences in the SECE curriculum in the different countries within the ESA region. 4.3.2. Being aware of the group’s energy level and adapt appropriately. 4.3.3. SECE in workshop situation. 4.3.4. Different learning strategies 4.4. Parent Education 4.4.1. More strategies to help parents focus on the positives. 4.4.2. Further development of SECE in the home environment 4.5. Supervised Teaching with children 4.5.1. Team teaching parts of an SECE class, under supervision of your home TT. 4.5.2. Discussion and evaluation of recorded SECE classes (week one and two) in your own studio. 4.5.3. Present recording of your SECE class in a concert situation 4.6. Observation 4.6.1. Observation of lessons during the training course as well as of other SECE lessons held elsewhere (recommended min. total of 7 lessons) and a short report of observations/feedback. 4.7. Journal & assignments 4.7.1. Maintain a notebook/record of lesson observations remarking key points and methods of teaching. 4.7.2. Write a paper showing personal research into development of the child from birth to age three. 4.7.3. Write a paper on a topic discussed with home TT 4.7.4. Evaluation of your experience as an SECE teacher