Why chess is important for kids and other age people?
The Science In Chess
Science can help us understand how chess learning happens. Instead of learning on your own, you have powerful allies: educators, psychologists and neuroscientists. We use the science they produce to make learning chess easier, fun and efficient.
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Spaced Repetition & Scheduling
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Dopamine & Declarative Memory
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Testing & Practice Effects
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Imitation & Implicit Learning
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Avoiding Labor-In-Vain & Explicit Learning
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References & Suggested Reading
Spaced Repetition & Scheduling
The spacing effect or spaced repetition theory began with research in the 19th century. Hermann Ebbinghaus tested and refined it. In a nutshell, you learn best when you review your knowledge in increasing time increments rather than regularly. At TALFICER CHESS CLUB, we provide a scheduling mechanism that prompts you to review material in an efficient manner. Get the chess move right, and you won’t see it for a while. Get it wrong, and we know it needs some work so you will see it again soon. Can it get more efficient than this? We think not!
Dopamine & Declarative Memory
Researchers found concrete evidence showing how dopamine can improve learning. When dopamine is released, learning is enhanced. In TALFICER CHESS CLUB, You are provided with rewards such as points, badges, titles and many other fun things. So while training at TALFICER CHESS CLUB, your brain should be releasing more dopamine.
Testing & Practice Effects
Maybe due to our experience in school we see testing with disdain. However, science shows that testing improves and adds to learning. TALFICER CHESS CLUB, weekly test helps you. Don’t worry, it’s okay if you fail it!! When you respond, even with a wrong answer, you are still learning! This happens because our review function offers a form of ‘active recall’ a big component of learning. Scientists also relate this to the positive effects of feedback. At TALFICER CHESS CLUB, we integrate both immediate and delayed feedback. Of course history shows that the simple act of practising it again is a key part of chess mastery, and at TALFICER CHESS CLUB, you can practice in the most efficient manner!
Imitation & Implicit Learning
Imitation is a learning strategy used by babies and adults because it works. At TALFICER CHESS CLUB we ask you to imitate the openings of expert and master players. Science says that even if you don’t understand the move, the “enactment effect” will intervene and you will still learn! The enactment effect happens when you perform the action you want to learn, you have to play it! Also, science strongly suggests people can learn without even realising they are learning! Essentially, initially you may not understand why you are making a move, but behind the scenes, your brain is figuring the patterns and logic out for you. Isn’t that wonderful? Of course, if you rather put in a conscious effort, you can as TALFICER CHESS CLUB provides all the sources you need.
Avoiding Labor-In-Vain & Explicit Learning
