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About the work of the
Association of Ringing Teachers
February 2013
www.ringingteachers.co.uk
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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Integrated Teacher Training Scheme (ITTS)
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
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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
Level 2 – Foundation Skills
Level 3 – Introduction to
Change Ringing
Level 4 – Novice Change
Ringer (Doubles)
Level 5 – Change Ringer
(Doubles)
Introduction to the bells - see
the bells and how they work
Rounds on 6 bells
Plain hunt on three different
inside bells
Plain course of chosen doubles
method
Ring one other Doubles
method inside
Safety considerations
Call changes
Plain hunt on the treble
Touches of chosen doubles
method
Ring touches of Plain Bob
Minor inside
Building skills for Backstrokes
Leading
Plain hunt the treble to a touch
of doubles
Call ‘go’ and ‘that’s all’ to plain
course of same method
Call 120 of chosen doubles
method
Building skills for Handstrokes
Place making exercises
Cover to a touch of doubles
Raise and lower in peal on 6
bells
Ring treble to a Quarter Peal of
Minor
Both strokes together
Dodging exercises
Ring up in peal on 3 bells
Understand concept of the
‘Blue line’
Ring inside to a Quarter Peal in
2nd doubles method
Ring bell down and up
Mexican wave
Say ‘go’ and ‘that’s all’ to plain
hunt on 5
Understand concept of the
‘circle of work’
Ring Quarter Peal of plain bob
minor inside
Change speed at handstroke
and backstroke
Call simple call changes
Quarter Peal on the Treble to a
Doubles method
Understand the concept of
‘Place bells’
Standing exercises
Understand the concept of
place in a row
Quarter Peal on the Tenor to
Doubles*
Be aware of where the treble is
passed
Ringing rounds on 3 and 4
bells
Understand ringing jargon
* or 2nd Quarter Peal on the
Treble to Doubles
Quarter Peal of chosen method
‘inside’
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Association of Ringing Teachers
Mission
To improve the learning experience of new ringers
Purpose
To 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
RF
CCCBR
ART
Management Committee
Admin
(Moodle & Web)
Tutors
Mentors
Teachers
Members Full &
Associate
ART Develops and Delivers -
ITTS
Courses
2 Modules
& Practical
Learning
the
Ropes
5 levels
On line
Information
Books,
Newsletter
DVD, other
materials
Future
Educational
development
Help and
advice on
delivering
effective
learning
Membership
Support
Structure.
Standards &
Benefits
Quality Control
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ART Membership Benefits
ART MEMBERSHIP
ASSOCIATE
Non - voting
Completed a single ITTS
Module
FULL
Voting
Completed both ITTS
Modules
Structural provision
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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
Educational provision
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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
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Expectations met
Professional &
consistent approach
comparable with
other activities
A well defined
syllabus
Immediate access to
information via
Moodle to aid
understanding and
develop interest.
Feel supported
throughout the
process
Teacher is trained,
confident and able to
adapt to different
learning styles
For our
New Ringers
Intensive training
is enjoyable and
allows faster effective
progress
Teachers
organisation
with standards and
codes of practice
helps ensure safety
Able to monitor own
progress and see
pathway to
achievement
Clear goals and
effective feedback
encourages and
motivates
Discovery of a new
activity
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More confident –
improved skills
following training &
practice
Able to link with other
bodies (DoE, schools
etc) with credible back
up
Able to share teaching
using common
approach
H&S, Safeguarding,
Insurance and other
advice/support
Opportunities for
continuous learning and
improvement
Improved understanding
of teaching/learning
processes
For our
Teachers
Able to receive and give
support to peers when
group teaching
Able to see learner
make more rapid
progress
Able to produce a better
quality outcome of
handling and change
ringing teaching
Able to motivate learner
with clear goals related
to a structured syllabus
Toolkit of ways to
correct common
handling problems
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/competence
s
Able to track
progress of all
new recruits.
Quality assurance
in place
For our
Improvement of
skills
Easier recruitment
Associations / Guilds
Experienced
ringers
encouraged to be
involved
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 and better
PR
Works well with
group teaching –
youth groups or
recruitment
campaigns
More Ringers
More involvement
of existing ringers
– a new focus
Able to plan ahead
to support training
needs
Better retention of
new ringers
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