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Intelligence Games for Learning

Use puzzles, strategy and logic games as serious teaching tools.

5 daysB1 English5 topics
Students playing a strategy game in a classroom.
5 daysB1 English
Overview

Intelligence games — chess, strategy, logic puzzles, board games — are a quiet superpower for cognitive development. This course gives teachers a curated catalogue and the pedagogy to use them effectively.

Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do at the end of the course.

  • Curate an age-appropriate library of intelligence games.
  • Connect games to maths, language and problem-solving outcomes.
  • Run game-based clubs and competitions.
  • Assess thinking skills fairly.
Main topics

What we'll cover during the week.

01Chess and strategy games
02Logic puzzles and visual reasoning
03Modern board games for learning
04Game-based assessment
05Inclusive play and accessibility