1. Introduction ART Training Scheme Module 1 – Teaching Bell Handling
June 2019 (T)
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2. Thanks to our Supporters
ART relies on donations to fund its activities.
Thank you to all our supporters and in particular to our Patrons
Helen McGregor, Peter Bevis
and Paul Flavell
Become a Supporter – see the ART website

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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!

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. Welcome to Module 1