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School and Baduk

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2009.09.25 09:13:51

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I went to Seoul yesterday to discuss the visit to the US. As I mentioned before, I am going to the US in October to assist Kwon Kapyong 7P’s lecture on Baduk.

Although I undertook this project mostly because it sounded interesting, it now turned out to be a huge pressure and responsibility. It thrills me at the same time though.

After the meeting, I found the project much bigger than I thought since its ultimate object is not just to introduce the game to the school. (Well, I vaguely expected it to be a one time event.)
It was rather a long-term plan to promote the game in as many schools as possible in East coast and make some kind of Schools Competition there. (Isn’t it cool?)
Certainly it would boost American Go society. For that, however, the reaction of the school and its students is very important.
Oh, it would be a greater challenge than TOEFL Speaking.

I have two questions to you guys.

First, what do you think is the most efficient way to teach Baduk to beginners, especially when they are bright American high school students? (who never ever heard of it)

Second, I’ve heard that the school is located somewhere between NY and New Jersey.

The problem is that they need to equip with a magnetic board set for a lecturer and some of Baduk sets for students. Where should they purchase them?

Would you give me a piece of advice? It would help me a lot.

Thank you!

You would..

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2009.09.25 16:27:17

cuetzpalin

Hola!

I'm very happy to read about this new project... my best wishes for you to succeed in this venture.

As for the first question, I will skip it since it's the most controversial one, there are many methods with slight differences and there is not consensus on which one is best. IMO, you must bear in mind:

Adults , and in general anyone older than 12 learn much slower than children.
It makes no real difference if they are bright students or not.
The most important thing is to get them playing a lot and enjoying the game.

About the magnetic teaching board, I don't know in the NY-NJ area, probably there are stores nearby. Yellow Mountain Imports used to stock some really nice ones... Although maybe in that University it's easier to use a laptop and a projector.

But for this project I think you can ask for support from the American Go Foundation.

If I find more info I'll let you know.

Saludos

2009.09.27 10:37:57

Hajin

Thank you~!!
I will keep them in mind :)

2009.09.25 20:38:09

Djaian

Hi,

When you finish your tour in the US I hope you will come do the same in Europe.

About teaching to american students, a lot of them probably know what Chess is, even if they don't play. You should begin by saying "Baduk is a game a little bit like chess, but of course baduk is funnier, deeper, in one word just better than chess." If you say something like this (say it with a big smile), you are sure that all chessplayers will want to know more about it.

One advantage you have when you teach to students compared to teaching to a random group of people, is that these students are used to a certain rythm. Ask the director of the school what is the typical rythm of a lesson. For example, if he says that a typical english litterature class is 45 minutes lesson, 15 minutes break, and 45 minutes lesson again, then try to adjust your teaching to fit exactly the same rythm, if possible. Furthermore, usually the best time to teach theory (in your case this would mean teach the rules of the game) is in the morning, around 9 o'clock to 10 o'clock, while the afternoon is usually better suited for exercices (which would mean to let people experiment and play the game). If you can choose your schedule, I would suggest to explain the rules and some basic technics (capturing a stone in a ladder) in the morning, and to let people play during the afternoon.

Using a laptop and a beamer is probably best. This is because, if you have many people watching your teaching, they won't all see the whole magnetic board, while in classrooms beamer are just fit so that the most people can see correctly, even if the class is full of people.

2009.09.27 18:43:18

Hajin

Yes, I would definitely do so if I get an opportunity.

Um...I am a little worried that some students who like chess will be offended by that..Well. I don't know.
I will try to compare Baduk to chess for sure, but be careful to describe it as 'better' or something.

Thank you for the 'rythm' advice, I think it's a great idea. I've never thought of that.
It won't be easy to teach students in the morning though as it would be an extra curricular program.
Oh, and I don't know if I can use beam project for the lecture.
If it's possible, I will try to use it.

Thanks again~! :)

2009.09.27 20:39:27

Djaian

Of course, when saying "Baduk is better than Chess" you must say this as a joke. (Therefore I said to tell this with a big smile). You could then add "More seriously, many chess players who learn about baduk really enjoy baduk too. So if there are chess players, I hope you will like Baduk. And if you are not a chess player, then do not worry, you may like baduk as well."

About this rythm advice, it is usually considered that 45 minutes lesson + little break is best. If you give a theoretical lesson (about any subject) and you speak for more than 1 hour without a break, people will not be focused anymore. Therefore, in many schools, the rythm of the lessons is 45 minutes (sometimes 55 minutes).

Good luck in your teaching. I hope we will have to know exactly how everything happens by reading your blog afterwards.

2009.09.26 12:24:16

daniel

Hi Hajin,

I think the best way to teach them is first by showing them Hikaru No Go. I feel that only when they have interest in the game then they will want to learn.

2009.09.27 18:46:20

Hajin

Hi Daniel~!

Yea, I thought so, too. hehe
So I prepared for one episode of Hikaru no Go animation series.

Thanks for the comment.

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