CHESS CAMP
Madrid 30th June – 2nd July 2017
Exciting New Course!
The European
Chess Union through its Education Commission is leading the development of the
educational use of Chess in Schools. The ECU is now introducing a Certificate
to recognise the high standard of knowledge and skills required for teachers of
Chess in Schools. The ECU Chess Camp is a training course designed by leading
chess educationists in Europe and validated by an international academic panel
expert in disciplines from cognitive science and psychology to statistics and
pedagogy. The certification was developed following the Declaration by the
European Parliament on 15th March 2012 that Chess in Schools should
be encouraged for educational purposes.
The Chess
Camp course comprises three days of interactive presentations, group
discussions and practical exercises. The course will be held primarily in
English and, where necessary, in Spanish. At the end of the course there will
be a test which, on successful completion, entitles the attendee to receive the
ECU School Chess Teacher Certificate. This new qualification is being
recognised by the European national chess federations as a standard of
excellence. The course should qualify
towards Continuing Professional Development.
Course Leaders
Jesper Hall, Chairman of the ECU Education Commission,
Director of the Chess in Schools project in Sweden and FIDE Senior Trainer.
Luis Blasco de la Cruz, member of the ECU Education
Commission, Director of Madrid Chess Academy, a distinguished chess trainer and
a chess teacher of children with Special Needs.
Timetable
Friday 30
June 17.00 – 21.00
o
Chess Didactics
o
Chess Concepts
o
Chess in Schools in Europe
Saturday 1
July 09.00 – 12.00
Excursion
13.00
– 19.00
o
Chess Language
o
Minigames and Puzzles
o
Teaching Checkmate
o
Organising Competitions
Sunday 2 July
10.00 – 17.00
o
Lesson Planning
o
Behaviour Issues
o
Teaching and Learning
o
Digital Chess
Registration
and Fee
To reserve your place on the course, send an email to luis.blasco@madridchessacademy.com
giving the following information:
£
Name
£
Address
£
School affiliation
£
Chess experience
£
Dietary requirements
£
Disabilities
£
Whether you want to stay in the Chess
Camp Accommodation
The fee for the course is Euro 150. The closing date for
registration is 29 June 2017
Please make the payment via electronic bank transfer
to
[Account IBAN ES74 0081 1392 2800 0117 3122 ]
Accommodation
The organizers can offer two nights in Colegio
Mayor Universitario with full board for 60 Euros per night for a single
room, or 45 Euros per night per person for two people sharing with full board.
Venue and
Directions
The Chess Camp will be held at Colegio Mayor Universitario EL
FARO in Plaza Cristo Rey nº 7, Madrid, near to Moncloa Metro and Bus
Station. Attendees are requested to arrive from 09.30 in order to register.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day and a light lunch will be
provided on the first day.
Information and Enquiries
Luis Blasco de la Cruz
Email : luis.blasco@madridchessacademy.com
Skype : madridchessacademy
Twitter: @luisblascocruz
Teléfono: (+34) 630.024.518
Organization and Colaborations
