Learning & Teaching in Groups The win, win, win scenario For ringers, for teachers, for ringing

The Win, Win, Win Scenario What new ringers want – group learning Working better as teachers – group teaching What people have done, success and pitfalls

What do New Ringers Want?

What do New Ringers Want? 244 hits Find a Teacher 164 hits Day Course A learn to ring day course or classes Intensive follow-on classes A taster or experience day (often as a gift) ART gets one learn to ring enquiry a day

Group Learning – Tower Regeneration Maids Moreton, Newton Longville Solid fundamentals – social & teaching 13 ringers taught to ring in a month 16 teachers, 140 hours of teaching Sunday service ringing is the “prime ring” Peer support, loyalty and pride Ripple effect Learn to ring classes or course

Group Learning – Feeder School Birmingham, Hathern Teachers wanting to make a difference Pool resources, small groups, focussed practices Students become helpers then teachers Peer support, loyalty and pride Multiple exit points The standard of the “average” ringer Learn to ring classes & follow-on training

Group Learning – Regional Courses Abingdon, Big Ring Pull, Tulloch Recruitment and bell handling training Youngsters – every morning in Easter holidays Adults – evenings for 6 weeks during the Summer Youngsters - feed into Abingdon Young Ringers’ Practice Adults – feed into local towers Tulloch – one week residential courses Learn to ring classes & follow-on training

Group Learning – Experienced Ringers NE Branch, Guild of Devonshire Ringers Understand motivations and ambitions Most ringers are very happy ringing in their own tower Identify ringers and helpers who want help outside their tower Design ringing programme around them Targeted follow-on training

Successful Group Learning Organiser & recruiter Think longer term Encourage good learning habits Think about how to maintain peer support ART provides structured learning, consistent teaching method & professional structure

Working Better as Teachers` Good teachers can do more, better Development opportunities Coaching Common standards

Group Teaching – The Hub Loddon (Berkshire), Barrow on Humber Based on friendships Want to create something new and better Better use of resources Targeted practices Create identity – logo or ringing society Not “my pupil” but “everyone’s pupil”

Group Teaching – The Guild Surrey Association Inspired by ART and want to spread the word Elected official Organised and persuasive Three Association day courses Monitor, create opportunities, follow-up 45% accreditation rate & rising, 40 LtR ringers Mini ART conference

Group Teaching - Workshops North Bucks Branch Learning in groups Work with towers & their teachers Create opportunities for other teachers Showcase ART Ripple effect

Successful Group Teaching Based on strong relationships Drive to do more, better A bigger team – specialisation Something for everyone Look for the next generation of teachers Support, motivation & opportunity ART provides common teaching & learning methodology

What can you do? Ringers – good learning habits Group learning project – get the fundamentals right Bell handling feeder - hand over to good teachers How you can pool your resources? Recruit and teach projects Workshops – target towers, teachers or groups of ringers Guest Ringing Master Branch survey – identify ringer ambitions Galvanise a region around ART