Treasure Chess: Worthy Contributions of the Game in the Lives of Student Champions
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Keywords
chess, critical thinking skills, education, Mathemathchess, sports, virtues
Abstract
This study explored the holistic benefits assimilated by former chess university varsities who became regional champions. Using basic qualitative research design, the researcher uncovered and described the experiences of 15 purposively sampled participants in their years of playing the game. Five major themes emerged in the thematic analysis. The first theme "the kickoff" pertains to the participants' acquisition of chess skills. The second theme “sharp as a tack” refers to the developed thinking skills, and the third theme “mathemathchess” (mathematics utilized by the participants while playing chess), which they have found useful in their studies and in taking government examinations. The fourth theme “feather in the cap" makes public of the merits and achievements of the participants as recognized chess players. Lastly, “the treasures within" discloses good virtues developed among the participants in their years of continuous training, playing and studying chess. The findings of the study have valuable implications for policy regarding chess and education.
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Angeles, A., Joaquin, M., Mabilangan, R., Macale, A., & Lapitan, M. (2019). Modified alternative co-teaching approach: Effects on student procedural fluency in Algebra. The Normal Lights, 13(2), 90 – 110.
Barrows, H. S. (1996). Problem-based learning in medicine and beyond: A brief overview. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 68, 3-12.
Bulusan, F. (2019). Selecting potential instructional materials for literature teaching in the 21st century milieu: Findings from a systematic review of literature. Asian EFL Journal 21(2),218-231.
Cacho, R. (2017). Exploring the potentials and essentials of mobile-aided pedagogy in teacher education. The Normal Lights, 11(1), 1-17.
Chessdom (2008). Chess, math, and mythology. Retrieved from https://mathematics.chessdom.com/the-mathematics-power-of-chess.
De Bruin, A., Kok, E., Leppink, J., & Camp, G. (2014). Practice, intelligence, and enjoyment in novice chess players: A prospective study at the earliest stage of a chess career. Intelligence, 45(1), 18–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2013.07.004
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Gonzales, R. (2019). Flipped Classroom Approach: Experiences from a Philippine State University. The Normal Lights, 13(2), 67 – 89.
Grabner, R. (2014). The role of intelligence for performance in the prototypical expertise domain of chess. Intelligence, 45(1), 26–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2013.07.023
Gumede, K., & Rosholm, M. (2015). Your move: The effect of chess on mathematics test scores. Discussion Paper No.IZA 9370, 1-24.
Harvey, R., Tahereh, P. & Reyes, W..(2013).What teacher education students learn about collaboration from problem-based learning. Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education, 1(1), 114-134.
Husnaeni (2016). The enhancement of mathematical critical thinking ability of Aliyah Madrasas student model using Gorontalo by interactive learning setting cooperative model. Journal of Education and Practice, 7(8), 159. ISSN 2222-288X
Lucenario, J., Yangco, R., Punzalan, A., & Espinosa, A.(2016). “Pedagogical content knowledge-guided lesson study: Effects on teacher competence and students’ achievement in Chemistry,” Education Research International, Article ID 6068930, 9 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/6068930.
Joseph, E., Easvaradoss, V., & Solomon, N. (2016) Impact of Chess Training on Academic Performance of Rural Indian School Children. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 4, 20-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jss.2016.42004
Marquez, L. (2017). Critical thinking in Philippine education: What we have and what we need. Retrieved from http://www.jceps.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/15-2-10.pdf, pp. 272-303.
McDonald, P. (2011). The benefits of chess in education. A collection of studies and papers on chess and education. Retrieved from http://cis.fide.com/images/stories/downloads/McDonald_-_Benefits_of_Chess_in_Education.pdf.
Merriam, S., & Tisdell, E. (2016). Qualitative Research: A guide to design and implementation. California, U.S.A.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Montoya, M. (2016). Preparing for interview research: The interview protocol refinement framework. The Qualitative Report, 21(5), 811-831.
Morales, M. (2016). Participatory action research (PAR) cum action research (AR) in teacher professional development: A literature review. International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2(1). ISSN: 2148-9955.
Morales, M., Avilla, R., & Espinosa, A. (2016). Exploring gender disparities in science and mathematics classrooms in the basic education. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 5(3), 39-58. doi: 10.5861/ijrse.2015.1263
Patton, M. (2015). Qualitative research & evaluation methods (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Pawilen, G. (2013). Integrating indigenous knowledge in the elementary science curriculum. Harris Education Journal, 1(1), 21-31.
Pawilen, G. & Manuel, S. (2018). A proposed model and framework for developing a curriculum for the gifted in the Philippines. International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, 10(2), 118-149.
Qian, M., & Clark, K. (2016). Game-based Learning and 21st century skills: A review of recent research. Computers in Human Behavior, 63, 50–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.05.023
Saini, P. (2014). Why is it Important to Think? Retrieved from https://www.quora.com/profile/Poonam-Saini.
Sala, G., Foley, P., & Gobet, F. (2017). The effect of chess instruction on pupil’s cognitive and academic skills: state of the art and theoretical challenges. Frontiers in Psychology, 8(238). doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00238
Sala, G., & Gobet, F. (2016). Do the benefits of chess instruction transfer to academic and cognitive skills. Educational Research Review, 18(1), 46-57.
Sala, G., Gorini, A., & Pravettoni, G. (2015). Mathematical problem-solving abilities and chess: Sage Open, 1-9. doi: 10.11772/2158244015596050 sgo.sagepub.com.
Salangsang, L., & Subia, G. (2020). Mathematical thinking on problem solving and self-regulation strategies of Filipino primary grade pupils. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 9(2). ISSN 2277-8616
Subia, G., Amaranto, J., Amaranto, J., Bustamante, J., & Damaso, I. (2019) Chess and Mathematics Performance of College Players: An Exploratory Analysis. Open Access Library Journal, 6, 1-7. doi: 10.4236/oalib.1105195.
Trinchero, R., & Sala, G. (2016). Chess training and mathematical problem solving: The role of teaching heuristics in transfer of learning. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 12(3), 655-668.
Trinchero, R. (2012). Gli scacchi, un gioco per crescere. Sei anni di sperimentazione nella scuola primaria [Chess, a game to grow up with. Six year of research in primary school]
Tummala-Narra, P. (2009). Teaching on diversity: The mutual influence of students and instructors. Psychoanalytic Psychology, 26(3), 322-334.
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Subia, G. S. (2020). Treasure Chess: Worthy Contributions of the Game in the Lives of Student Champions. The Normal Lights, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.56278/tnl.v14i1.1498
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