Every
Child Can!©
A course of the Suzuki Association of the Americas
February 26 & 27, 2008
San Diego, California
Michele Higa George, who was trained by Dr. Suzuki in Matsumoto and is the Executive Producer of the film, "Nurtured by Love", will teach this course.
Every
Child Can!© (ECC) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s
philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents,
teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides
an inspiring,
in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning.
In addition to exploring the elements of the Suzuki approach and its far-reaching goals, it includes an introduction to learning styles, history of the development of Suzuki education, the role of parents, the importance of Suzuki pedagogical training, and an overview of the Suzuki Association of the America’s (SAA) role in supporting teachers and parents. A fast-paced, engaging and inspiring program, ECC includes video materials and SAA-developed courseware, and provides each participant with useful reference materials (manuals) for later study. For teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ Teacher Development Program. The sole requirement for participation in ECC is high school graduation completed no later than August 27, 2009.
The Details:
When: Thursday, February 26, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
and Friday, February 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Where:
Point Loma Nazarene University
Cooper Music Building, Parlor
3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
Sponsor: Michele George
Cost: Tuition is $95. There is an additional $30 required materials fee.
To Register: Print the ECC San Diego registration form and mail with a check payable to Michele George to:
Samantha Przywitowski
Attn: ECC
1804 Capistrano St.
San Diego, CA 92106Please enroll early, as space is limited. All participants will receive a confirmation email when their form and check have been received.
Master and Group Classes
Master Classes and Group Classes for Pretwinklers and Twinklers (students who are not yet playing "Lightly Row") will be offered at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego by Michele George on Friday, February 27 and Saturday,February 28. Students may enroll in one Master Class and one or both Group Classes. Though not required, Michele strongly recommends participation in both Group Classes, as well as one Master Class. The fee for the classes is $20 for the Master Class, and $15 for each of the Group Classes.
Pretwinkle/Twinkle Master and Group Class Registration Form
A Free Parent Class will be offered by Michele George on Saturday, February 28 at 1:15 p.m., immediately following the final Pretwinkle/Twinkle Master Class. This special opportunity is extended to parents, grandparents, Suzuki teachers, non-Suzuki teachers, university students, administrators and others. During the parent class, those children who have attended any of the November Master/Group classes will participate in a free class taught by Suzuki teachers who have been trained by Michele George.
The Parent Class is on Saturday, February 28 from 1:15-2:15 at
Point Loma Nazarene University
Cooper Music Building, Room 128
3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
To RSVP for the Free Parent Class, please email:
Samantha Przywitowski
przywitowski@att.net