Presented by Reuben Salimu (FIDE Instructor/School Instructor)

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Successful participants will receive Level 1 certification

Level 1 Training for Trainers Course Overview

Module 1: Overcoming Barriers to Learning

Objective: To identify common barriers to learning chess and to develop strategies for overcoming these, especially in a virtual learning environment.

Topics:

• Virtual Learning Environments: Address challenges specific to online learning, such as maintaining concentration and ensuring effective communication over video calls.
• Growth Mindset in Chess: Teach the importance of a growth mindset for overcoming plateaus in skill development, with examples of famous chess comebacks and perseverance stories.
• Accessibility and Inclusion: Tips on making chess coaching accessible to people with disabilities, including the use of accessible software and adapting teaching methods.

Activities:

• Role-playing sessions to practice handling different learning barriers.
• Case studies on successful virtual learning setups.

Module 2: Role and Qualities of a Chess Coach

Objective: To understand the evolving role of a chess coach in the digital age and to master the essential qualities that make a successful coach.

Topics:

• Modern Coaching Techniques: Highlight the shift from traditional to digital, emphasizing the use of online platforms like lichess.org, Chess.com for training sessions, and communication tools like Slack or Discord for team interactions.
• Basic Chess Software and Apps: Provide an overview of essential software such as ChessBase for database management and analysis, and introduce beginner-friendly apps like ChessKid or Magnus Trainer.
• Engagement and Motivation: Discuss strategies for keeping students engaged through online platforms, including gamification, regular challenges, and incorporating interactive content.

Activities:

• Hands-on workshops on setting up and using online platforms.
• Group discussions on adapting to the needs of different learners.

Module 3: Chess Fundamentals

Objective: To update trainers on the latest in chess fundamentals, focusing on interactive learning methods and the incorporation of recent game analysis.

Topics:

• Interactive Learning Methods: Use of tools like interactive boards on chess platforms and creating engaging content with software like ChessBase.
• Puzzles and Games from Recent Tournaments: Analyze recent high-level games to teach strategies and decision-making. Include puzzles that emphasize key concepts in chess tactics and strategy.
• Building a Curriculum: Guidance on structuring lessons and courses, from beginner to intermediate levels, including pacing and content selection.

Activities:

• Interactive puzzle solving sessions.
• Group projects to create a lesson plan based on recent chess games.

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