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Teastas i dTeagasc Ceolta Tíre (TTCT) Teacher Training

Teacher training with Comhaltas Comhaltas Association, gathering, brotherhood（https://comhaltas.ie/glossary#20668） is principally about sharing experiences as educators. It enhances one’s abilities to communicate and transmit with confidence the gift of learning and continues to develop high quality teaching standards by musical education and appreciation. We have two teacher training courses. The TTCT Preparatory Course and the TTCT.

The TTCT is a one week long residential course held in Monkstown Co. Dublin. Founded in 1980, the Comhaltas TTCT (Teastas i dTeagasc Ceolta Tíre) is specifically designed to equip teachers of Irish traditional music with the skills to effectively provide music education in a wide variety of settings. With over 800 TTCT graduates worldwide, the course provides a unique opportunity for both aspiring and experienced teachers to further enhance their skills and methodology, to ensure that the best possible tuition is afforded to students of Irish traditional music at all stages of learning and development.

Preparatory TTCT

The Preparatory TTCT is designed to give foundation skills in teaching Irish traditional music to potential applicants who may not yet have acquired the experience necessary for the TTCT course. This one day course is open to everyone over the age of 16 and is delivered in person at various locations as well as online.

More about the TTCT Preparatory Course（https://comhaltas.ie/education/ttct-preparatory-course/）

History of TTCT At CCE’s inaugural meeting in 1951, it was proposed that a structured training course be designed to equip teachers with the skills required to teach Irish traditional music to pupils from elementary levels of ability to the highest standards of performance. It was generally accepted that much had been achieved in the years that followed.

Attendances at Fleadheanna Cheoil and summer schools gained momentum. With increasing numbers attending classes much was expected from both teachers and students alike. As time moved on, it became apparent that a more unified and structured approach was necessary. Also, there was a realisation that a recognised teaching qualification would further enhance the status of the teacher’s role within Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Gathering of Musicians of Ireland（https://comhaltas.ie/glossary#20669）. In the late 1970’s, after much discussion and deliberation it was deemed appropriate that the proposal, first mooted in Mullingar, be realised.

In 1980, the well-known and much respected music inspector with the Department of Education and Science, Michéal Ó hEidhin (1938-2012) a visionary of his time, together with Séan Ó Drisceoil from Newry as co-assessor, were commissioned by CCÉ to design and direct the Teastas i dTeagasc Ceolta Tíre (TTCT) with Michéal as its Director. Martin Power, an educator and composer, later took over the mantle of Director. He worked with two co-assessors, Kathleen Nesbitt, Ceannaire Coiste Coiste Committee（https://comhaltas.ie/glossary#20663） Oideachais and Paddy Ryan, Ceannaire Coiste Cheoil. Together they built on and developed the legacy left by Michéal and Séan. We are forever indebted to them all. Majella Bartley is the current Director.

Course content

The course is designed to equip candidates with the necessary skills to work in conjunction with local CCÉ branches, schools, both primary and secondary, third level institutions and relevant organisations to deliver musical education to the highest level.

Lectures on the historical, theoretical and practical aspects of Irish traditional music are provided. Supervised Teaching Tutorials: There are also supervised teaching tutorials. Teaching sessions are undertaken by the candidates. Candidates have the opportunity of teaching pupils at beginners, improvers and advanced levels. Candidates are assessed on their methodology regarding: –

Assessment of Students

Communication and Transmission Skills

Class Planning

Class Management

Research and sourcing of suitable teaching material in the Irish traditional idiom appropriate to the required standards.