European Suzuki Association Teacher Training Manual Revised May 2023 Page 7 of 35 d. All candidates who wish to take the Conversion Course and the subsequent Viola Examination must submit a video of their own performance. The performance should consist of all Viola repertoire played from memory, below and including the level at which the candidate wishes to take the Conversion Course and Examination. This video must be submitted prior to the Course. e. Examinations for candidates who already have Violin qualifications will be conducted in the same way as normal examinations. At Levels 3, 4 and 5 the examination should, wherever possible, include the teaching of children at the appropriate levels. 7. Violin Teacher Training Conversion Courses for Viola Teachers Any teacher who has trained and qualified on the Viola may attend a Conversion Course for Violin as described above. 8. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Courses for all Teachers See Appendix B8 Continuous Professional Development Course Registration Form See Examinations Manual Appendix C5 CPD Certificates a. The ESA believes in an ongoing and never-ending learning process and offers Continuous Professional Development Courses as a part of the ESA Teacher Training system for all SUZUKI™ teachers in order to – - maintain quality SUZUKI™ teaching throughout Europe - develop good role models for students and parents of students - support lifelong training and research for effective everyday teaching methods - provide further training and professional development beyond Level 5 - provide opportunities for Teacher Trainers to offer courses focused on particular topics Examples of courses The Importance of Teaching Tone Development of the Bowing Technique Book 1-10 Teaching SUZUKI™ students beyond book 10 Teaching Practicum for SAA trained teachers Format 20-30 contact hours within 2-5 days Lecturers ESA Teacher Trainers Target Group ESA Teachers Levels 1 – 5 Registration Through the ESA office see Appendix B8 Costs £20 Registration Fee per course Recognition A certificate issued via ESA Office As with all Teacher Trainer Courses, Continuous Professional Development Courses will be listed on the ESA website in the Events section.
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