School Chess Teacher Certificate

ChessPlus Limited April 2018

The ECU School Chess Teacher Training course was developed to provide teachers with a certificate recognising that they have met the required level of chess knowledge and understanding of didactical methods for teaching chess in schools. The course deploys chess as a vehicle to teach thinking skills such as problem solving and logical analysis. The methods learned are suitable for pupils from age 8 and older. The training course has been held in Spain, England, Germany, Hungary and is planned for many other European Chess Union territories. Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of chess Teacher, teaching assistant or chess tutor Duration: Two days Participants: Minimum 12 Content: Didactic methods: SMART® method, questioning techniques, playing

method, thinking skills, code of conduct, arranging class tournaments, mini-games, social formats, problem solving, planning terms and lessons.

Credentials The course draws upon decades of experience by ECU Education

Commission experts who have trained thousands of teachers across Europe. The pedagogical approach has been validated by ECU Academic Advisory Board comprising leading international professors.

Trainers: Experienced, professional trainers appointed by ChessPlus, ECU’s

training delivery partner Course Test: 30 multiple choice questions in 30 minutes Certificate: Numbered Certificates awarded by European Chess Union

Registered on ECU Database Organiser: Responsible for venue and recruitment Standardised training protocol Course fee: Organiser determines course fee ECU Title Fee €50 per certificate

ECU School Chess Teacher Training Certificate Course Description

For more information or if you would like to attend a course, please contact training@chessplus.net