15 Nov 06
Remember those days when you were a wee lad and had to take music and drama in elementary?
What if chess was a mandatory class also? How would you feel? Would you do better in school because of this(learn faster)?
I know a lot of elementary schools in my city are offering chess class at lunch or after school. It's a big thing in school now.
I've heard rumours that music is out and chess is in and it's mandatory in some school in US.
Feedback/ thoughts?
15 Nov 06
Originally posted by RahimKI really wish i'd been taught chess as a kid. I was taught the moves as a boy but that was it. I didn't take it up till i was 23. I'd really love to see chess in schools. I have found my desire to learn things in general has blossomed since i started playing. In my opinion school should be there specifically for this purpose. We no longer live in a world where you can get by on a few skills you learned in high school, life is a constant learning process more now than ever and chess is an excellent way to develop this attitude in young people. 🙂
Remember those days when you were a wee lad and had to take music and drama in elementary?
What if chess was a mandatory class also? How would you feel? Would you do better in school because of this(learn faster)?
I know a lot of elementary schools in my city are offering chess class at lunch or after school. It's a big thing in school now.
I've hear ...[text shortened]... music is out and chess is in and it's mandatory in some school in US.
Feedback/ thoughts?
That said, music is also a brilliant tool for the same purpose, young people need to be exposed to both if possible.
15 Nov 06
Originally posted by Keltamaksaright, because noone has a positive attitude toward math, science, english, history or music. [/sarcasm]
The obvious downside is that some kids would actually grow up to hate chess. I prefer people having a positive attitude towards the game, even if it means fewer players.
15 Nov 06
Originally posted by KeltamaksaThat's true but at least they know about the game.
The obvious downside is that some kids would actually grow up to hate chess. I prefer people having a positive attitude towards the game, even if it means fewer players.
A lot of people don't know about chess and if they knew how to play, they would enjoy it.
Yes some would hate it, but I think overall there would be more people who enjoy it since it would be available to more kids.
15 Nov 06
Well, its been a part of Russian schools for a long time ..
It would be nice if it was taught as a part of art class in Primary school (or at least optional in the syllabus) .. I wouldn't want to lose music for it though. Music is far more important and fundamental to human beings than chess (prepares flame retardant body suit)
15 Nov 06
Originally posted by RahimKCertainly chess is cheaper to teach than music, so I'm not surprised schools would go for it!
Remember those days when you were a wee lad and had to take music and drama in elementary?
What if chess was a mandatory class also? How would you feel? Would you do better in school because of this(learn faster)?
I know a lot of elementary schools in my city are offering chess class at lunch or after school. It's a big thing in school now.
I've hear ...[text shortened]... music is out and chess is in and it's mandatory in some school in US.
Feedback/ thoughts?
When I was at primary school we were taught chess. The top class had one session a week where there was a choice of chess or needlework. We had a very strong school chess team.
16 Nov 06
Originally posted by RahimKIt applies to everything. Children's learning pattern fundamentally changes at around age 8. If you want to teach a kid something, teach em before their 8th birthday 😉
Do you think kids learn easier if they are taught chess at a young age?
I think so but I think it applies to some other games (logical onces) also besides chess.
16 Nov 06
Originally posted by Panic123Music is fundamental to human expression, we are born with an innate appreciation for it and predaliction for making it. When I say music, i'm not talking Bach or BeastMetal, a piano or a bass guitar. I'm talking about the human response to cadence and rhythm.
I see music and chess as equally important. I just see more benefit in playing chess.
Chess on the other hand is a fine art. You need to be taught to appreciate it. People vary according to taste as to which fine art they go in for, trust me though, every 4 year old loves music. I think nurturing these basic human drives is more important than refining ones taste to a particular fine art.