Module 2 Courses are all about enhancing our skills for teaching early method ringing. The course itself is the first step in teacher development which can lead towards accreditation with ART for teaching change ringing if desired.

Although many delegates who attend M2C have already attended M1 courses in teaching bell handling, this is not compulsory. Those who do not teach handling but who are involved in teaching or running practices are still welcome on an ART M2C course.

The course at Kineton will be tutored by Graham Nabb and covers a mixture of theory and practical exercises.

Graham Nabb, Tutor

Graham will be covering how to help ringers set achievable goals and work towards them in manageable steps, break down methods into smaller parts so that they are easier to understand, run an effective practice, how to ‘stand behind’ and give relevant & timely advice, keep ringers motivated and help them  enjoy their ringing as they progress.

Course delegates need to be able to ring a minimum of plain bob minor inside in order to take part fully in the practical side which can include ringing training exercises such as the bayles method, original minor, bastow minor and treble bob hunting.

Thingummy Bob Doubles

M2C is a recommended course for Tower Captains and ringing masters who wish to extend their teaching skills and help their band get into methods, but also for those who aspire to teach and can create opportunities to develop their teaching by organising and running workshops or focussed practices.

The M2C course itself is day one in the skill development process for teachers. After the course, teachers will go home with a log book in which they can record their practice plans and reviews, teaching change ringing at any level which is useful locally. They will also have full access to SmART Ringer which contains a wealth of teaching resources and  toolkits to download and use in the tower.

St Peter’s, Kineton

Once teachers have recorded four practices and feel confident, a visit from an ART Assessor can be arranged to watch the teacher running a practice and utilising the teaching skills which they have been developing since the M2C course. It is this accreditation process which reinforces good teaching practice.

The course at St Peter’s, Kineton will start at 10am and conclude at approximately 5.30pm. There will be a lunch break during which sandwiches be available in the Church.  Teas and coffees will be served throughout the day.  Delegates are of course welcome to make their own lunch arrangements if they prefer.

Course fees of £20 are payable to ART and additional local costs of £10 cover lunch and refreshments if desired and paid for in advance.

To request a place on the M2C course, please use the booking form here: