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The Comparative Suitability of Strategy Games in Education
Jinwoo SONG
Seminar on the Didactics of Strategy GamesSidney Sussex College, Cambridge 1-2 October 2016www.chessplus.net
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Jinwoo Song
❖ Captain of South Korean Olympiad Chess Team
❖ Trainer of Chess Teachers
❖ Teacher of bridge from beginners to advanced level
❖ Organiser of major chess, bridge and other
tournaments
FIDE ArbiterFIDE Master
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Simple vs Complex Games
❖ What are complex and simple games?
❖ Does simple mean easy?
❖ Are complex games more educational?
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Tactics Strategy
Short term resultCalculation
Combinations
Long term investmentJudgementPlanning
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Tactics Strategy
Short term resultCalculation
Combinations
Long term investmentJudgementPlanning
• Most strategy games are actually tactical• Complex does not mean strategical• Strategic concepts are desirable but difficult to
grasp for young children
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Tactics Strategy
Short term resultCalculation
Combinations
Long term investmentJudgementPlanning
• Most strategy games are actually tactical• Complex does not mean strategical• Strategic concepts are desirable but difficult to
grasp for young children
• Do not scare away children and parents!
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Geography of Culturev v
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Geography of Culture
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Chess Xiangqi Go
Geography of Culture
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How to Reap Benefits
Do not expect miracles
- Hard work is a must
Disorganised activities provide little benefit
- Trained coaches must be onside
Fun itself is a great benefit
- Happiness is invaluable commodity
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SCHOOL TEACHERS GAME EXPERTS
Tips for Teaching Strategy Games
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SCHOOL TEACHERS GAME EXPERTS
❖ Do not shy away from competition
❖ Do not fear losing
❖ Do not reward failure
❖ Do not try to make everyone happy
Tips for Teaching Strategy Games
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SCHOOL TEACHERS GAME EXPERTS
❖ Do not shy away from competition
❖ Do not fear losing
❖ Do not reward failure
❖ Do not try to make everyone happy
❖ Do not teach!
❖ Do not take fun out of the game
❖ Do not try to make everyone compete
Tips for Teaching Strategy Games
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SCHOOL TEACHERS GAME EXPERTS
❖ Do not shy away from competition
❖ Do not fear losing
❖ Do not reward failure
❖ Do not try to make everyone happy
❖ Do not teach!
❖ Do not take fun out of the game
❖ Do not try to make everyone compete
Tips for Teaching Strategy Games
NEW GAME
❖ Do not treat new game lightly
❖ Do not take anything for granted
❖ Do not combine different games
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Questions?
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The Comparative Suitability of Strategy Games in Education
Jinwoo SONG
Seminar on the Didactics of Strategy GamesSidney Sussex College, Cambridge 1-2 October 2016www.chessplus.net