JC Chess Club (K024) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who love the game of chess and its variants and for those who are interested in learning how to play the game of chess.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- learn problem solving techniques
- interact with each other socially
- think critically
- improve their leadership and organisational skills
- improve their skills in the game of chess
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- ICT literacy
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions
1.5 hours per week
Total duration of the EPU
30 hours
Proposed day and time
Wednesday 14:00 (or when the whole group is available)
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 10 marks
Further details
Students registered to this EPU must:
- respect the JC Code of Behaviour at all times
- be punctual, respectful and to observe norms and regulations…
- fill in all documentation as required
- be committed to the club and the sessions.
The sessions shall be divided between: presentations on tactics and gameplay mechanics, friendly chess games with feedback, social events and team building, guest speakers and simultaneous exhibitions, tournaments and planning sessions amongst other possible activities.
The sessions are thought to follow this general schedule:
- 1 x 1 hour introductory session
- 10 x 30 mins Gameplay mechanics and tactics
- 10 x 1 hour Friendly Matches
- 12 hours Event Organisation and Planning
- 2 hour evaluation/feedback/closure event
Additional benefits
- May be used as part of a SOK project, provided the SOK Coordinator agrees and all the sessions are attended
Conditions
- Minimum number of students to start the unit is 5.
- This club is open to anyone who would like to join.
- The club shall start during first semester and come to a close in the second semester.
Registration/Participation fees
No registration fees are required.
EP Coordinator
Dr Alexander Farrugia
