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Will Chess help with School?
Research indicates that students learning chess develop skills that expand beyond their chess classes. Their self-confidence flourishes, along with a respect for others. Their work and study habits become more organized and focused. Studies done by Stuart Margulies, Ph.D. and Kathleen R. Speeth, Ph.D., conclude that chess promotes growth of emotional intelligence and enhanced reading performance. Chess is an exercise of infinite possibilities for the mind, one which develops mental abilities used throughout life: concentration, critical thinking, abstract reasoning, problem solving, pattern recognition, strategic planning, creativity, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, to name a few. Chess can be used very effectively as a tool to teach problem solving and abstract reasoning. Learning how to solve a problem is more important than learning the solution to any particular problem. Through chess, we learn how to analyze a situation by focusing on important factors and by eliminating distractions. We learn to devise creative solutions and put a plan into action. Chess works because it is self-motivating. The game has fascinated humans for almost 2000 years, and the goals of attack and defense, culminating in checkmate, inspire us to dig deep into our mental reserves. Chess is also fun!. Call Chess for Children |
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