Introduction ART Training Scheme Module 1 – Teaching Bell Handling June 2019 (T) © ART Charity No 1156971

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Our challenges The world has changed much in the last 30 years. Other activities have moved with the times and adapted to face 21st century challenges – ringing has not. There are many other easily accessible activities Other activities have established training schemes Reduction in use of Church buildings and pressures within C of E More mobility in society H&S & safeguarding pressures and expectations No recognisable standards An expectation of rapid achievement An ageing ringing population Our image, training methods, practices, organisations & environments have not yet adapted to these issues Explain the issues and give examples form your own experience None are barriers to progress we just have to adapt and move with the times. Give examples of successes e.g. group working, centres etc

Seeking solutions ... The Association of Ringing Teachers (ART) was formed To provide a structured scheme to train and accredit teachers To provide a structured learning scheme for new ringers To maintain standards To provide support for teachers and new ringers Well over 2000 people have attended modules. More have been to workshops some 40% accredited and over 500 members of ART Over 3300 new ringers registered and over 450 LtR certificates issued in 2018 Support given though publications and information online.

ART Training Scheme A training scheme for teachers – new and existing Made of up Modules: Module 1 - Teaching Bell Handling Module 2F - Teaching from Rounds to Plain Hunt Module 2C – Teaching from Rounds to 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 a mentor, followed by accreditation Online support from SmART Ringer – an online learning website with useful resources and assessments ART Modules are a course which starts with a day course - today. It is not just one day for each Module – to complete the course you must teach, record and be assessed. The ART Modules are a scheme which supports the on going development of teachers over a period of time until their skills are at a level to gain accreditation and membership of ART giving them confidence in their own abilities.

See your Logbook for further guidance How to complete this module The training STARTS with a day course (today). It is completed when you have trained someone, practising the skills you will learn about today. Online multiple choice theory test Complete Teacher Training Logbook pages Assessed Teaching Session See your Logbook for further guidance This slide has been put here to provide an opportunity to introduce the process to complete the course. By the end of the day delegates are quite tired and there is a lot of material to round up at the end. Get them to have a look at their logbook from the pack.

Learning the RopesTM (LtR) A structured learning scheme for new ringers Same approach as many other skills e.g. music, karate, dance Five Levels from first handling to basic change ringing Learner has access to information via SmART Ringer, a 'Personal Progress Logbook’ of achievement and the book 'A Ringer's Guide to Learning the Ropes’ as well as regular editions of Tower Talk Recognition of achievement through certificates and badges that are awarded for each of the five Levels Encourage use – national recognised standards – present certificates at Church, Pub, School. People expect recognition of achievements in this way – it motivates, use it!

For Ringers Personal Progress Logbooks visit the ART shop Learning the RopesTM A progressive scheme for ringers Tower Talk – e-magazine Access to online resources Access to LtR Facebook group ART Awards Invitation to LtR Masterclass on completion of Level 5 For Ringers Personal Progress Logbooks visit the ART shop

Teacher’s and Ringer’s Guides They compliment each other and support the teacher and new ringer up to LtR Level 5.

Today’s course Understanding of learning and teaching Evidence-based teaching Practical experience Exploring of new ideas Exploring of old ideas Benefits of shared experiences

Welcome to Module 1