European Suzuki Association Teacher Training Manual Revised June 2024 Page 7 of 35 These courses cover Repertoire, Teaching Points and Techniques for the appropriate levels but does not repeat those aspects of Teacher Training which have already been covered in the Violin course. d. Teachers are only eligible to take Viola Conversion Courses up to the Level which they have already passed on Violin. e. All candidates who wish to take the Conversion Course and the subsequent Viola Examination must submit a video of their own performance. For Levels 1 & 2, the performance should consist of all Viola repertoire played from memory at the level at which the candidate wishes to take the Conversion Course and Examination. For Levels 3 to 5, the performance should consist of all the Viola repertoire at the level at which the candidate wishes to take the Conversion Course and Examination, with certain pieces as specified by the Director of the Viola Conversion Course being performed from memory. This video must be submitted prior to the Course. f. Examinations for candidates who already have Violin qualifications will be conducted in the same way as normal examinations. The examination should include the teaching of children at the appropriate levels, if necessary, by a prerecorded video lesson. 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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