Chess therapy as a new trend in training of future social pedagogues

Abstract

Scientific research and practical social-pedagogical activity are exploring the possibilities of using chess as a means of rehabilitation. Study Aim: to determine the readiness of social pedagogues to use chess therapy and to propose a technology for the training of social pedagogues to use chess therapy in professional activities. Results: The low level of readiness of social pedagogues to use chess therapy in professional activity is revealed. We have proposed a technology for forming the readiness of future social pedagogues for the use of chess therapy in professional activities at the Pedagogical University. Conclusions: The studying of chess therapy shall be introduced into the system of training of social pedagogues.