European Suzuki Association Teacher Training Manual Revised June 2024 Page 6 of 35 3. Content See Appendix B5 Teacher Training Course Logbook See Appendix B6 Teacher Training Syllabus 2013 a. Intensive study of SUZUKI™ philosophy. b. Intensive individual study of the instrument, focusing on the Technique, Tone Production and Sound needed to teach young children. Candidates should have the ability to play competently outside the repertoire. c. Step-by-step mastery of Teaching Points in the repertoire and of the Psychology of Teaching. d. Structure of Individual and Group lessons. e. Observation of Individual and Group lessons given by recognised SUZUKI™ Teachers. f. Supervised teaching of children. g. Lectures and discussions on Child Development, with particular regard to the parent/child relationship. h. Solo performance. i. Discussions. j. Written work appropriate to each level. 4. Course Assessment Each year before the Examinations there will be a written progress report and a written assessment on Performance and Teaching. 5. Time Span A minimal time span of 8 to 10 months between the first session of the Course and the Examination is recommended. 6. Viola Teacher Training Conversion Courses for Violin Teachers a. Teachers who have passed Level 1 on the Violin may take a shorter Viola Conversion Course (minimum 12 hours) and undertake a Viola Level 1 Exam. b. Teachers who have passed Levels 1 & 2 on the Violin may follow a combined Viola Teaching Training Conversion Course for Levels 1 & 2 of approximately 1 week (minimum of 20 hours) followed by an Exam for combined Levels 1 & 2. c. Teachers who have passed any of the levels from 3 - 5 on the Violin will be required to attend a Viola Conversion Course which will take place over a longer period (recommended 6 months) and which will be organised at the discretion of the Teacher Trainer.
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