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Essex Alexander School
Director: Ken Thompson
65 Norfolk Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex 1G3 8LJ
Tel:020 8220 1630 Enquiries: Evenings/Weekends
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Ken Thompson (Carrington 1979)
Sandra Waller (A.E.S. 2000)
Founded 1988: 50 graduates to date (2008)
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Three 10-week terms per year
9am - 1 pm Monday - Friday
TUITION: £3,600 per year (£1,200 per term)
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If you are thinking of training as an Alexander Teacher, why not call the number above
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 F. M.'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 practice of "inhibition and directions ",
"end gaining" and "means whereby".
Develop powers of observation.
Study and practice of "Monkey".
"Hands-on" work in
small, led groups, study of books by FM Alexander.
Relevant functional anatomy /physiology and psychology.
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| Year 2 |
Continuing to improve student's psycho-physical use and 'hands-on' skills.
Further study of Alexander's
books, anatomy and physiology, 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.
Two private lessons are given during each term. Visiting teachers add exposure to a variety of styles of
teaching.
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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)
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.
Location: Essex Alexander School. Please email or phone for
dates and cost.
ken_thompson@lineone.net or Tel.020 8220 1630
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