F Matthias Alexander Technique

Residential Courses & Workshops: 2012

 

16-19 April 2010

Waunifor Estate, West Wales
Course for teachers, teacher-trainees and experienced pupils.

 

These residential courses for teachers, trainees and experienced pupils have been running for several years now and everyone who has attended has been enthusiastic about the unique learning experience they have had.

The courses are run in English and are self-catering (communal cooking); special diets are catered for.

For pupils and teacher-trainees2, click here.

For teachers and final-term trainees attending as full participants, click here.

For teachers attending as course assistants, click here.

Pupils and teacher-trainees

For pupils who have been having lessons for a time, these residential courses provide a rich opportunity to experience a more intense level of Alexander work. The interaction with other pupils and the chance to work with several teachers gives much scope for broadening one’s experiential knowledge.

Many pupils have expressed how helpful they have found it to have the opportunity to engage in practical work, for example in the kitchen, alongside Alexander Technique teachers.

For pupils who have been having lessons for a time, these residential courses provide a rich opportunity to experience a more intense level of Alexander work. The interaction with other pupils and the chance to work with several teachers gives much scope for broadening one’s experiential knowledge. Many participating pupils have expressed how helpful they have found it to have the opportunity to engage in practical work, for example in the kitchen, alongside Alexander technique teachers.

 

 

Teachers and final-term trainees attending as full participants

Particularly newer or less experienced teachers may wish to attend as full participants and have 5 hours daily of teachers classes and workshops with experienced teachers.

As well as the continuous learning element in this level of participation, one can gain valuable experience of the dynamic of group teaching.

 

For full details of CPD classes click here.

 

Teachers attending as course assistants

Teachers may attend on a "half-and-half" basis, whereby half of the class-time each day they will teach the pupils, and run or assist in workshops; the other half of the time they may attend classes for teachers and workshops as part of their professional development.

This intense programme, in which one is both giving and receiving Alexander work, can be a unique learning and teaching experience.

There are special arrangements for fees for teachers participating in this way.

 

The Programme

Arrival time is from 3pm onwards on Friday 16th April.

After settling in, we all meet together at 4:30pm for tea, introductions and further programme details followed by a workshop until 6:30pm.

After dinner we can just relax or join in some activities with others (singing/dancing/games).  Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments.

On Saturday and Sunday mornings breakfast will be at 8am followed by workshops from 9:00-10:30. Then, after a break for coffee, there will be further workshops from 11:00-12:30.

After lunch there will be time to go for a walk or have a rest. In the late afternoon there will be more workshops between 4:30 and 6:30, including special workshops on the application of the Technique to particular activities.

We will organise the catering for ourselves with everyone taking turns at cooking, cleaning etc.; a wonderful opportunity to apply the technique to practical tasks shared with other people.

Departure time is 10am on Monday morning.

 

Fees

The fees, including tuition, accommodation (in shared twin rooms 1) and the cost of food (communal self-catering) are:            

Pupils

Teachers attending as full participants

Full-time students (inc. AT teacher-trainees2)

Teachers attending as teaching assistants

£245

£245

£196

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1.    There are a very limited number of single rooms so it is unlikely that you will be able to have one. However, if you particularly wish to come and need single accommodation, there are small apartments within walking distance of Waunifor which can be rented. Please contact the Course Director for details.

2.    Teacher-trainees are welcome to attend with the agreement of their Head of Training. Final-term trainees may attend the CPD classes for teachers: other trainees will attend classes and workshops for pupils.

3.    There is limited availability for places as teaching-assistants, and priority will be given to teachers who bring pupils with them. Please contact the Course Director for details.

 

Transport

Transfers can be arranged from and to Carmarthen Station at certain times. Please ask when booking if you require this service. There will be a small charge depending on local taxi rates. The nearest airport is Cardiff.

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