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About the work of theAssociation of Ringing Teachers

February 2013

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Association of Ringing Teachers

The management and accreditation body for the Integrated Teacher Training Scheme and Learning The Ropes

Supported by the Ringing Foundation and endorsed by the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers

   

Any questions? Refer to www.ringingteachers.co.uk and use our FAQ form to ask a question or refer to the developing FAQ page…

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Some Sobering Thoughts…

In 2009 40% of all ringers were over 60

• In 1988 it was only 13%

Captains in the 20 – 40 age group were the most successful recruiters

• 79% of captains/trainers in 2009 were over 50

12% of ringers were between 20 & 40 in 2009

• It was 29% in 1988

We loose half of all ringers every 10 years

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No. of Ringers by Age and Gender

We need to recruit, retain and get to a high standard many hundreds of new ringers every year – just to stay still.

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Other Issues

The 21st Century environment presents challenges…

The world has changed much in the last 30 years - other activities have moved with the times and met the challenges – ringing has not.

• There are many other easily accessible activities

• Other activities have established training schemes

• More mobility in society

• H&S & safeguarding pressures/expectations

• No recognisable standards

• A expectation of rapid achievement

Our Image, Training methods, Practices, Organisations & Environments have not yet adapted to these issues.

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Some solutions

Following work carried out by the Ringing Foundation to understand these issues, the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART) has been formed to provide a structured scheme to

train teachers and maintain standards with a structured learning scheme to support new ringers

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A training scheme for teachers – new and existing.

Made of up two Modules…

• ITTS Module 1: Teaching Bell Handling

• ITTS Module 2: Teaching Elementary Change Ringing

Based on research at universities across the world into coaching & learning practical skills

Each Module begins with a day course followed by a period of practical skills development with mentor followed by accreditation.

Online support from ‘Moodle’ – an online learning website with useful resources and assessments

Integrated Teacher Training Scheme (ITTS)

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Learning the Ropes (LTR)

A structured learning scheme for new ringers

• Same approach as many other skills e.g. Music, Karate, Dance etc.• Five ‘Levels’ from first handling to basic change ringing• Learner has information via Moodle and a ‘Personal Progress Logbook’ of

achievement. • Recognition of achievement through certificates that awarded for each of the five

Levels.

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Learning the Ropes Syllabus

Level 1 - Bell Handling

Introduction to the bells - see the bells and how they work

Safety considerations

Building skills for Backstrokes

Building skills for Handstrokes

Both strokes together

Ring bell down and up

Change speed at handstroke and backstroke

Standing exercises

Ringing rounds on 3 and 4 bells

Level 4 – Novice Change Ringer (Doubles)

Plain course of chosen doubles method

Touches of chosen doubles method

Call ‘go’ and ‘that’s all’ to plain course of same method

Raise and lower in peal on 6 bells

Understand concept of the ‘Blue line’

Understand concept of the ‘circle of work’

Understand the concept of ‘Place bells’

Be aware of where the treble is passed

Quarter Peal of chosen method ‘inside’

Level 2 – Foundation Skills

Rounds on 6 bells

Call changes

Leading

Place making exercises

Dodging exercises

Mexican wave

Call simple call changes

Understand the concept of place in a row

Understand ringing jargon

Level 3 – Introduction to Change Ringing

Plain hunt on three different inside bells

Plain hunt on the treble

Plain hunt the treble to a touch of doubles

Cover to a touch of doubles

Ring up in peal on 3 bells

Say ‘go’ and ‘that’s all’ to plain hunt on 5

Quarter Peal on the Treble to a Doubles method

Quarter Peal on the Tenor to Doubles*

* or 2nd Quarter Peal on the Treble to Doubles

Level 5 – Change Ringer (Doubles)

Ring one other Doubles method inside

Ring touches of Plain Bob Minor inside

Call 120 of chosen doubles method

Ring treble to a Quarter Peal of Minor

Ring inside to a Quarter Peal in 2nd doubles method

Ring Quarter Peal of plain bob minor inside

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Association of Ringing Teachers

MissionTo improve the learning experience of new ringers

PurposeTo develop and support the delivery, integrity and standards in the teaching, instruction and education of the art of change ringing

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ART Structure

Management Committee

ART

Admin(Moodle & Web)

Members Full & Associate

TutorsMentorsTeachers

Membership Support

Structure. Standards &

Benefits

ITTS Courses

2 Modules & Practical

Learning the

Ropes

5 levels

Future Educational development

ART Develops and Delivers -

On line Information

Books, NewsletterDVD, other materials

Help and advice on delivering effective learning

CCCBRRF

Quality Control

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ART Membership Benefits

• A code of practice for members to set a standard of behaviours

• Safeguarding policies/codes, support and training• Accreditation – gives credibility• Liability Insurance• Health & Safety policy & guidance• Moodle support for information• ART WORKS Newsletter• Direct Communication with members• Quality Control

• ITTS Courses on Handling and teaching Change ringing• Learning the Ropes curriculum with logbooks & award

system• Structured learning – including beyond Learning the

Ropes• DVD• A structured Accreditation process supported by quality

monitoring• Newsletters• CPD & Seminars• Information and materials via Moodle• Recruitment Advice• Support for Young Ringers and School/other groups

Educational provisionStructural provision

ART MEMBERSHIP

ASSOCIATE Non - voting

Completed a single ITTS Module

FULLVoting

Completed both ITTS Modules

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Expectations met Professional &

consistent approach comparable with other activities

Feel supported throughout the

process

Teacher is trained, confident and able to

adapt to different learning styles

Able to monitor own progress and see

pathway to achievement

A well defined syllabus

For ourNew Ringers

Clear goals and effective feedback encourages and

motivates

Immediate access to information via Moodle to aid

understanding and develop interest.

Intensive training is enjoyable and

allows faster effective progress

Teachers organisation

with standards and codes of practice

helps ensure safety

Discovery of a new activity

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More confident – improved skills

following training & practice

Opportunities for continuous learning and

improvement

Improved understanding of teaching/learning

processes

Able to produce a better quality outcome of

handling and change ringing teaching

Able to link with other bodies (DoE, schools etc) with credible back

up For ourTeachers

Able to motivate learner with clear goals related to a structured syllabus

Able to share teaching using common

approach

Toolkit of ways to correct common

handling problems

H&S, Safeguarding, Insurance and other

advice/support

Able to receive and give support to peers when

group teaching

Able to see learner make more rapid

progress

Access to Information and a network of peers

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Improvement in quality of teaching

Better motivation of teachers & new ringers – renewed

enthusiasm

New ringers progress faster and with better

styles/competences

Able to track progress of all new recruits.

Quality assurance in place

Easier recruitmentFor our

Associations / GuildsImprovement of

skills

Experienced ringers

encouraged to be involved

Able to plan ahead to support

training needs

A proven way for new teachers to

learn the skills and gain experience

Credibility through association

with/adoption of proven modern

methods.

Teaching is more visible no longer hidden away – can be a fun

activity

More involvement of existing ringers

– a new focus

Better retention of new ringers

More and better PR

Works well with group teaching – youth groups or

recruitment campaigns

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