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Become a qualified Alexander Technique Teacher

The Technique has been changing people's lives for over a century.  With its mind/body re-education it has help people from all areas of society.    Improving performance for musicians, actors, singers, and sports people, etc.   It is well known in relieving headaches, back problems, RSI, IBS, hypertension, respiratory problems, stress, pain management, and other modern day problems.      

Essex Alexander School

The Essex Alexander School is situated in the London Borough of Redbridge so there is easy access to Central London by train from Seven Kings Station to Liverpool street, or by Underground Central line from Newbury Park.        (click on Map above).

Director: Ken Thompson         
 65 Norfolk Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex 1G3 8LJ
 Tel:020 8220 1630     email:- ken_thompson@lineone.net        Enquiries:Evenings/Weekends       

Heads of Training: -
Ken Thompson (MSTAT) (Carrington 1979)   Sandra Waller (MSTAT)
Visiting Teachers -  Susan Green (MSTAT)Jane Gregory (MSTAT) Simon Owen (MSTAT)  

School Founded 1988.                             50 teachers qualified by the end of 2008.
Three 10-week terms per year.9am - 1pm Monday - Friday, this is  a three year STAT approved Teacher Training course with a minimum of 1600hrs.

TUITION FEE: £3,600 per year. (£1,200 per term)

Private Lessons at E.A.School  during the afternoon and evenings with Ken Thompson Cost £40.00     

If you are thinking of training as an Alexander Teacher, why not call the number above or email, and arrange a visit to the school?

Visitors are always welcome and there is no charge!

Prerequisites: Previous lessons, good health, character and education, and a strong desire to learn all they can of Mr. Alexander and his Technique.

Curriculum: The structure of our syllabus is to follow Mr. Alexander's discoveries through a sequential pattern so that the students can build on a firm foundation which will stand them in good stead for later work. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on a well thought out "means whereby" approach to all aspects of the course. Constantly requesting students to heighten their sense of awareness, to use their eyes, become more observant and to 'think on their feet'.

 
Year 1 Individual lessons to improve use, develop understanding and the practice of "inhibition and directions ", "end gaining" and "means whereby".
Develop powers of observation.
Study and practice of "Monkey", (Position of Mechanical Advantage).
'Hands-on' work in small led groups, also 'games' involving different practical procedures whilst maintaining the working integrity of oneself. A study of books by F. M. Alexander, and other books related to the Technique.
Relevant functional anatomy /physiology and psychology.
Year 2 Continuing to improve student's psycho-physical use and 'hands-on' skills.
Further study of Alexander's books, anatomy and physiology, etc.  Viewing of a number of videos featuring senior teachers, Congress workshops, etc.
Year 3 Continuing work on student's own use, one to one teaching, the importance of language and rapport with pupils.
Detecting negative thinking and it's effects.
Setting up in practice and presenting the Technique to the public.
One private lesson is given during each term. Visiting teachers add exposure to a variety of styles of teaching.
Post Graduate Alexander Technique Training
Places are available for newly qualified Alexander Teachers to do a post graduate term at the Essex Alexander School.  The cost will be 50% less than the current school teaching term (£1,200)  So at £600 for a ten week term that represents a very good deal!
 Please email or telephone for more details:-  ken_thompson@lineone.net      

 Tel. 020 8220 1630    

 
 

                 Term Dates 2008/9

Summer Term : April 28th - July 11th 2008
(Half term 2nd - 6th June)

Autumn Term : September 29th -December 12th 2008
(Half term 3rd - 7th November)

Spring Term: January 12th - March 27th 2009
(Half term 16th  - 20th February)

Summer Term: April 27th – July 10th 2009
(Half term 1st – 5th June)

 

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