This information below is for clubs wishing to host a course.

The course will run from mid afternoon on day 1 to late afternoon on day 2 - so it could be Friday to Saturday or Saturday to Sunday - that would depend on the club. There is also no reason why it could not take place during the week.

The purpose of the course is to provide basic training for club members who are prepared to offer a teaching programme at the registered club.

Here is the following provisional programme:

Day 1

From 1530: Arrival and registration

1600: Start of course. Introductions

1630: Learning – How it happens & the barriers

1715 - 1800: How to be a good teacher

1800: Supper

1830: Minibridge – how to play followed by play

2000: End of Session

Day 2

0930: Start of session – Bridge Teaching and Learning Strategies

1145: Evaluation

1215: The Bridge for All Scheme & Format of the Materials

1330: Lunch followed by lesson preparation time.

1430: Practical teaching simulations

1730 - 1745: Assessment

1745: Final plenary session and end of course.

The main event on day 2 afternoon is the practical teaching simulations - each course member must prepare and deliver a 10-15 minute teaching presentation using the techniques learnt and the Bridge for All materials. So in a way that determines how long day 2 goes on. With 12 people it will take something over 3 hours to get through everyone.