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INTRODUCTION TO SUZUKI PEDAGOGY

Gilda Barston, Registered Teacher Trainer

Northwestern University School of Music, Winter Quarter, 2015Essay Questions (take-home final)

Due Thursday, March 19, 2015, 12:00 noonPlease e-mail your completed papers to:

gbarston@musicinst.org

Note: Please submit your papers as an attachment in MS-Word or WordPerfect format. Pleaseinclude the subject of each question in your answer. In addition to the attachment,

please include (paste) your paper in the body of your e-mail. Please be sure toacknowledge your sources. Late papers will not be accepted!

1. Give a description of the Suzuki Method. Include in your essay an historical sketch of the development of the Suzuki movement and a discussion of Suzuki philosophy,including the concepts of the Mother Tongue Method (language learning analogy), theLaw of Ability, and the Suzuki triangle of student, parent and teacher. (10)

2. Write a brief biography of Shinichi Suzuki. What were the events most influential to Dr.Suzuki? (5)

3. What are the strengths of the Suzuki Method? What are its weaknesses? (5)

4. Discuss the book - Nurtured By Love (Shinichi Suzuki). How does the book reflectSuzuki’s philosophy? (5)

5. Discuss the book, “Teaching From the Balance Point.” How does Mr. Kreitman presenthis priorities in teaching? (5)

6. Discuss the video, Nurtured By Love . (5)

7. What elements should a good Suzuki program contain? How would you structure aneffective program? (5)

8. Imagine that a parent contacts you about Suzuki instruction for their child. Whatinformation would you present in the initial contact? (5)

9. Discuss the role and responsibilities of the parent in the Suzuki Method. (5)

10. Discuss the importance of listening in the Suzuki Method. (5)

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11. Discuss the importance of review in the Suzuki Method. (5)

12. Discuss the concept of Tonalization. (5)

13. Discuss practicing. How can the teacher help the student and parent in establishing

good practice habits? What elements should be included in daily practice? (5)

14. What are the skills acquired through Suzuki education that are applicable beyond thescope of music education (learned life skills)? (5)

15. Discuss the skills needed in the Pre-Twinkle stage of a student’s development. (5)

16. Give an overview of the skills acquired in Book 1 for your instrument. (5)

17. Discuss the purpose and types of group classes. (5)

18. Discuss the characteristics of a good teacher. What qualities and beliefs would indicatethat a teacher would be comfortable within the Suzuki Method? How are Suzukiteachers trained? What is the procedure for getting further training as a Suzukiteacher? (5)

19. Contrast the presentation of the Suzuki Method with a traditional style. What are thesimilarities? What are the differences? What do you perceive to be unique about theSuzuki Method? (5)

20. Discuss the demonstration student. Were there any behavioral issues? What was the

parent involvement? What points were covered in the lesson? Was there anyprogress? (5)

Total = 100 points

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