Student Feedback

Normally at the end of a formal course students are asked to complete a "Feedback" form. We intend to publish here a cross section of that feedback both good and bad.

Course Plain Hunt Date 6th June 2007.  Lead by Jane Boden.

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Being able to ring with professional ringers & help with technique"

• "Being outnumbered by experienced ringers"

• "Advice on counting & practice of same - changing speed - friendly atmosphere"

• "Other opinions - noticing technique & helping to fix. Learning to count places"

• "The different approaches & dialogue so that you can choose what suits best & the opportunity to ring the tenor for first time"

Have you any suggestions for improving the event?

• " At one point I had a number of people trying to help me - but giving different advice - none of which was wrong, but it was confusing"
• "Very grateful for tutors/supporters time & effort"

How do you feel about this training experience?

• " Very helpful - a lot of information to take in & practice"
• "Very good indeed"
• "Great, it was scary at first but was put at ease by the group. Challenges always given"

Course Rounds & Call Changes Date 6th June 2007.  Lead by Don Jones.

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "The good advice & helpfulness of the helpers"

• The full explanation & demonstration in detail of call changes"

• "Being told to Stretch!"

• "I understand & I'm starting to get the hang of called changes"

• "Explained & demonstrated in full detail all about the changes, very helpful"

• "Being aware of listening for all calls & finally understanding the principle of call changes"

Have you any suggestions for improving the event?

• "Possibly have more learners taking part each time"

How do you feel about this training experience?

• "It was fun & enjoyable"
• "Great"
• "I've learned a bit more and it was fun"
• "Very good"
• "Very helpful"
• "Excellent"

Course Plain Hunt Date 6th June 2007.  Lead by John Heaton.

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Explanations of ringing, everything clicked into place"

• "Verbal & practical explanations"

• "Practice time"

• "Handouts"

• "Learning basics behind method ringing with bell control to look & listen for position"

Have you any suggestions for improving the event?

• "More sessions please"
• "No - excellent"

How do you feel about this training experience?

• "Felt more confident"
• "Need further training/practice"
• "Invaluable training"

Course Plain Bob Doubles Date 6th June 2007.  Lead by Elizabeth Heaton.

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Practise with a better than usual band"
• "Ringing in a new tower"
• "Some helpful tips to remember"

Have you any suggestions for improving the event?

• "Providing facilities (toilets) - a requirement for a 3- hour session"
• "More helpers..."
• "none - very well done"

How do you feel about this training experience?

• "Found it very helpful, hope there are more"

Course Kent/Oxford/Cambridge Date 20th May 2006. Lead by John Heaton

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Chance to ring with an experienced band and have problems pointed out."

• "Useful to watch other methods"

• "Different way of looking at the method and having it talked through while ringing"

• "...the exercises to help correct faults"

Course Plain Hunt Date 20th May 2006. Lead by Gill Hughes

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Plenty of helpers and only 3 learners"

• "Good helpers...practice trebling to Grandsire and Plain Bob"

• "...excellent teaching"

Course Bob Doubles/Minor Date 20th May 2006. Lead by Graeme Hughes

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Concentrated practice with many competent ringers"

• ".. a long time ringing"

• "Comments from helpers and being able to watch others and follow with advise."

• "The helpers gave very clear and helpful advice.  Well organised"

Have you any suggestions for improving the event?

• " More theory and explanation"

• " A few more standing behind whilst learners ringing"

Course Bob Doubles/Minor Date 20th May 2006. Lead by Elizabeth Heaton

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Helpful to have someone stand with me"

• "Plenty of experienced help & good advice"

• "...all the helpers were understanding"

• "All of it"

Course Bob Major Date 20th May 2006. Lead by John Heaton

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Plenty of practice & lots of unexpected Bob calling to keep you on your toes"

• "Lots of helpers"

• "Concentrated practice"

• "The help of a tutor making me aware of where I go wrong"

Course Bob Doubles Date 26th November 2005. Lead by Chris Bennett.

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Being able to (sort of) understand dodges."

• "Leading in Bob Doubles"

• "...the extra help available"

• "...one to one instruction and plenty of practice."

• Ringing with experienced ringers..."

Have you any suggestions for improving the event?

• "More biscuits!"

• " ...explaining the dodges"

Course Grandsire Triples Date 13th November 2005. Lead by John Heaton.

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Getting an inkling of the changes of speed necessary when hunting/dodging"

• "Listening challenge! Just what I needed - I'm too reliant on rope sight!"
• "... being able to appreciate the difference between 6 & 8 bell speeds"

Have you any suggestions for improving the event?

• "No - it was good"

• "Not enough time to get everything in - maybe students can't pick up fast enough ( self criticism) Needs timely follow up & consolidation"
• "Perhaps explain the way the course will be run before the day."

How do you feel about this training experience?

• "Excellent - very helpful."

• "Very good"

• "Excellent approach & fun time"

Course St. Clements Date 24th July 2005. Lead by John Heaton.

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "Everything. It was really good and made you listen to the bells and for that handstroke gap. Excellent"

• "I did not expect to become an expert ringer but the course certainly taught me how important it is to use my ears as much as my eyes."
• "Illustrated very well the differential in speed between hunting up and down."

Have you any suggestions for improving the event?

• "Make sure there are not too many in the group, so everyone has plenty of goes."

• "Try to keep the number of learners on each course small."
• "More time spent dodging with larger & smaller bells to co-ordinate the speed, sound & visual gaps between bells."

How do you feel about this training experience?

• "Excellent"

• "I think the way John takes the course by breaking down the method is very helpful ..."

• "Confidence is shaken to see how far I have to go in my ringing!... But would definitely want to come again"."

Course St. Clements Date 19th June 2005. Lead by John Heaton.

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "...listening, striking, bell speed."

• "...breaking down methods into common components..."
• "... being able to listen to and observe other ringers.."

Have you any suggestions for improving the event?

• "More time and to do it again soon"

• "...Need to be at a better standard to get more out of it."
• "Need to be more familiar with using a simulator"
• " More time!"

How do you feel about this training experience?

• "Very, Very Good..."

• "Would like to have known more about the course content...."

• "...More actual ringing."

• "Very helpful. Would definitely like to repeat the exercise."

Course Stedman Date 24th April 2005. Lead by Pat Halls.

Feedback:

What did you find helpful during the course?

• "...learning touches with lots of helpers."

• "...trying Bobs & Singles. Rules for in/out slow/quick..."
• "... all the notes & discussion, plus lots of ringing"
• "...the explanation & notes were excellent, explaining much of the mystery of the method."
• "...having lots of experienced helpers made it so much easier to keep in the correct place...  ...ringing singles as they are not used as much as bobs."

What would you do differently?

• "Nothing"

• "...blue line of plain course would have been useful."
• "Not Panic!"
• " Be more confident"
• "...it would have helped if there had been fewer students, to allow more time for practice with such good support."
• "...maybe have the notes earlier so that you can read them before (the event) and put things into practice."

How do you feel about this training experience?

• " Very Good"

• "Good - useful"
• "One step further on. Thanks to all the helpers"
• "Will attend another"
• "One of the best courses I have been on, due to a well planned and executed format by Pat and the ability to have such strength in support."
• "The afternoon was excellent and very well organised. Looking forward to other events."

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