O jogo de xadrez como ferramenta de ensino e aprendizagem: desenvolvendo estratégias com oficinas e cartões autoinstrutivos

Abstract

This work is the result of teachers’ concern in the post-COVID-19 pandemic scenario regarding the school space/knowledge, which exposed gaps in the learning process of Mathematics, among many other difficulties. The proposed approach aims to create conducive environments for the development of concentration, patience, and perseverance. Chess is used as a tool to offer students the opportunity to enhance critical thinking, decision-making, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills through workshop activities involving puzzles and self-explanatory cards. This paradigm shift with the introduction of chess in the dynamics of the teaching process allows students to become active participants, developing not only mathematical skills but also fundamental cognitive and socio-emotional skills. By learning the rules of chess and becoming familiar with the specific terminology of the game, students begin to develop communication skills and an understanding of a unique language, strengthening their ability to comprehend and interpret information. The suggested activities were experienced in pilot projects at a public school in Rio de Janeiro state and in an initiative developed by the Faculty of Teacher Education at UERJ, where the responses were promising in terms of engagement and successful completion of the challenges.