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The Teacher Profile Process This presentation shows the general outline of the Profile requirements.

The Teacher Profile Process There are five self-study projects to complete.

The Teacher Profile Process The teacher must read the Teacher Profile Workbook before beginning the Projects.

Project #1 Write Your Teaching Philosophy This will include your educational goals for your students.

Project #2 Analyze Four Teaching Pieces These four pieces are available to the candidate after he or she has completed an application and paid the fee.

Project #2 Analyze Four Teaching Pieces Be sure you have the requisite knowledge in theory, history and pedagogy BEFORE sending in your registration application and fee!

Project #2 Analyze Four Teaching Pieces Activities include:  When introducing each of the teaching pieces to a student, what would you discuss concerning the historical era, the composer and the compositional style?

Project #2 Analyze Four Teaching Pieces  When introducing each piece, what major elements of theory would you discuss with a student? These elements could, for example, include information such as major key areas, cadence locations and types, important modulations, interesting harmonies, the form of the piece, etc.

Project #2 Analyze Four Teaching Pieces  Indicate at least three skills a student must possess to be able to successfully play each piece.

Project #2 Analyze Four Teaching Pieces  Discuss how you would teach a historically and stylistically appropriate interpretation of each piece. This could include such elements as articulation, pedaling, dynamics and ornamentation.

Project #2 Analyze Four Teaching Pieces  Identify four potential reading and/or technical difficulties in each piece and discuss how you would help the student solve these problems.

Project #2 Analyze Four Teaching Pieces  Discuss where you would mark appropriate practice strategies and/or memory sections in each piece.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Video record three lesson segments with the same student.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching We strongly recommend you begin test recording lessons for four or more weeks before you begin this project. This will give you valuable feedback on camera placement. It will also help you and the student become comfortable with the recording process.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Video record three lesson segments with the same student:  The first lesson segment should be between 20 and 30 minutes long, and include the beginning stages of introducing a new piece (such as an Allegretto from a sonatina).

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Video record three lesson segments with the same student:  The second lesson segment should be 15 minutes long, and should feature continued work on the Allegretto.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Video record three lesson segments with the same student:  The third 15 minute segment should include the same student polishing and finishing the Allegretto.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Video record three lesson segments with the same student:  These three lessons can be stretched over the amount of time that it takes this particular student to achieve a mid-point and final lesson on this particular piece.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Additional written materials:  Give a list of the materials used in all the recorded lessons.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Additional written materials:  Write a self-evaluation of each recorded lesson segment. Each self-evaluation must address at least three areas from a list of topics that are given in the Teacher Profile workbook.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Additional written materials:  Discuss the student’s learning modality and how you adapt the lessons to this student’s learning style. For more information on learning modalities we recommend:

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Additional written materials: 1.PPFpp.html by Susanna Garcia 1.PPFpp.html Spring 2008 (Vol. 19, #2) – “How would you teach the same piece of music to students with different learning styles?” by Suzanne Torkelsonwww.claviercompanion.com

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Additional written materials:  Provide your goals for this student in the next 14 to 16 weeks in the areas of repertoire, theory and technique.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching Additional written materials:  Document how you assess the outcomes of your teaching—these can include adjudication sheets, recital CDs and programs, etc. for all of your students from the past several years.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching In addition to the three teaching segments, on the same DVD video record your performance of 5 to 10 minutes of pieces that are at least an upper-intermediate or early-advanced level. For pianists, they must be listed as a Level 7 or above in The Pianist’s Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature by Jane Magrath. These pieces do not have to be memorized.

Project #3 Present Your Teaching For other instruments, the benchmark for the appropriate level of performance repertoire (such as Level 8 on the ASTA lists for violin) are given. All the repertoire in your 5 to 10 minutes of performance should be at least a late- intermediate level. The music does not have to be memorized.

Project #4 Share Information About Your Teaching Environment

Project #4 Share Information About Your Teaching Environment Describe how you encourage a positive teaching environment in your studio.

Project #4 Share Information About Your Teaching Environment Show at least three resources you use to promote this positive learning environment. These may include photographs and/or video recordings (DVD) of:  Studio or classroom  Acoustic and/or electronic instruments  Computers and software  Audio/video recording equipment  Practice/incentive charts  Other evidence that would demonstrate a positive teaching environment  Games and art work

Project #4 Share Information About Your Teaching Environment Describe how you use the three resources you documented

Project #5 Discuss Your Studio Policies and Business Ethics

Project #5 Discuss Your Studio Policies and Business Ethics  Describe how you would ethically deal with three scenarios that might arise in your studio.

Project #5 Discuss Your Studio Policies and Business Ethics  Document your professional, financial and business policies. This includes your studio policy, how you conduct interviews and a hypothetical budget.

Project #5 Discuss Your Studio Policies and Business Ethics  If candidates are salaried music teachers or college students (rather than independent teachers), prepare a prototype budget for the studio/classroom.

SEND IN A SIMPLE APPLICATION FORM AND FEE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FIVE PROJECTS THAT’S IT! The New Face of Certification

Frequently Asked Questions Question: Can I start some of the projects before I send in my registration?

The New Face of Certification Frequently Asked Questions Yes! All of Projects 1,3, 4 and 5 can be completed before you register. The pieces for Project 2 are the only activities that need to be completed after you have registered.

The New Face of Certification Frequently Asked Questions Question: What if I don’t pass?

The New Face of Certification Frequently Asked Questions If the Profile is not passed, certification will be deferred until all projects are approved.

The New Face of Certification Frequently Asked Questions Question: How is the Profile be graded?

The New Face of Certification Frequently Asked Questions Each project is graded separately. If one project is not passed, only that project is resubmitted.

The New Face of Certification Frequently Asked Questions Question: What has been done with the Professional Standards that were in the previous process?

The New Face of Certification Frequently Asked Questions In the old process, each standard was fulfilled individually, now all the Standards are woven into the five projects.

The New Face of Certification Frequently Asked Questions Question: I’m not a piano teacher. Are there different requirements for me?

The New Face of Certification Frequently Asked Questions The only difference is that the four teaching pieces in Project #2 are from your instrument’s literature.

THE PROCESS OF RENEWING YOUR CERTIFICATION HAS ALSO BEEN STREAMLINED! Renewals

Oh no! My renewal is due and I haven’t kept track of my points for five years. What will I do? Each year about 40% of our renewing certified members decide that it is just too difficult and choose to not renew! Fortunately, the National Certification Commissioners and the MTNA Board of Directors agreed to make the renewal process a great deal easier for you.

Renewals I can just keep track of one year’s activities on a simple form and sign it myself? I can do that! You simply renew each year with your signature on the new Documentation of Renewal Activities Form

ALL FULL- AND PART-TIME COLLEGE FACULTY ARE CERTIFIED BY SUBMITTING A COMPLETED ADMINISTRATIVE VERIFICATION FORM. College Faculty Certification

NO MORE TRANSCRIPTS OR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED! College Faculty Certification

College Faculty Renewals I teach at a college. How do I renew? You simply renew each year with the Administrative Verification form.

Permanent Professional Certification Permanent Professional Certification is conferred upon the successful completion of your tenth year of renewals.

So what are you waiting for? There’s never been a better time to become a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music!

You can do it!