3Revised 2020. A Guide to teaching the 12 Traditions. The Sponsor's 12 Traditions Manual is an (independent) approach to understanding the traditions of A.A. that will help people learn faster and remember more. This leads to greater understanding of the information in the 12 Traditions.The manual applies advanced teaching methods to delivering a tried and tested program of recovery. This process of teaching has been recognised as the essential element within the education community and has been used extensively by training facilities worldwide. This is not a stand alone guide. For it to be successful you must have access to The 12 Steps and 12 Traditions. Don't forget to check out The Sponsor's 12 Step Manual and the Structured 12 Step manual.