We are super excited to share the launch of the Academic Course, Chess in Primary Education. It is provided within the context of the Life-Long Learning Department of the University of the Aegean. Distance learning allows students from diverse geographic locations to enroll in the course making education accessible to a broader audience. It offers… Read More »
We are happy to share the talks from the Chess in Education – Methodology and Prospects Conference from Armenia, organised by the Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU), the Chess Scientific Research Institute, and the Kasparov Chess Foundation on 18 May 2024. Introduced in 2011, Armenia became the first country in the world to make chess… Read More »
On April 26, 2024, the European Chess Union and The University of the Aegean signed a cooperation agreement to offer the Chess in Primary Education Academic Training Course. After years of dedication to refining the skills and knowledge required for using chess as an educational tool, the ECU Education Commission is excited to be involved… Read More »
🔍Feedback and Reflection: What do participants say about the training course? ☝️Plamen Borislavov Chakov (Bulgaria)The course is brilliant! It covers all the aspects of teaching chess in schools and delivers many useful practical guidelines and ideas. I love it also because its mission totally reflects my core belief about teaching chess! And that is to… Read More »
Jose Francisco Suarez Roa, the Director of the Chess, Education and Health Conference in Menorca has hosted an important event promoting Chess in Education in an amazing location. The ECU Education Commission was represented by Jose Francisco Suarez Roa, John Foley, Brigitta Peszleg, Jesper Hall and Alessandro Dominici. Thank you Pep! See ECU EDU presentation… Read More »
So, what exactly constitutes a project? A project, in essence, is a defined endeavor set within a specific timeframe, aimed at achieving clear, predefined goals with allocated resources. It’s not merely a continuation of routine tasks but rather an additional layer designed to address specific needs or opportunities. Read more:
Chessable seeks applicants for Chessable Research Awards 2024 cycle The online chess learning platform Chessable (part of Chess.com) is seeking undergraduate and graduate students, along with their faculty research sponsors, to apply for the Chessable Research Awards 2024 cycle. Each winning faculty research sponsor gets $500. Each undergraduate student winner gets $500, and each winning… Read More »
The connection between Chess in Education and Chess in Communities lies in the game’s ability to promote social interaction. By leveraging the educational and community-building potential of chess, communities can create positive environments that support learning, growth, and inclusivity for all. Through chess, communities can empower individuals to develop their skills, talents, and potential by providing access to resources, training,… Read More »
Chess, Education and Health: A New Look into the Future Menorca is preparing to welcome leading international experts in the field of chess, education and health, in the framework of the II International Congress of Chess, Education and Health, which will be held on 22, 23 and 24 March this year. This innovative congress, of… Read More »
🔍Feedback and Reflection: What do participants say about the training course? 🌟 Maria Vasilescu (Romania)I didn’t expect to get so much practical information that I could apply immediately, but I am very glad I did. I recommend it for the following reasons: 1. The facilitators are well-experienced and very eager to share their experiences. 2.… Read More »