Methods and Downloads
Experienced teachers have developed a variety of methods
and materials for use by instructors. Choose the method
that suits your style, or develop your own approach.
The Capture
Game
This method was developed by a professional go teacher in
Japan, and is widely used in the US, especially with young
children.
A Trip with Yasuda
Sensei
The American Go Foundation sponsored
Jean DeMaiffe's 2001 trip to Japan to learn more about
the "Capture Game" from its creator and observe him in
action. This is her report.
Michigan Method
A detailed curriculum developed and used extensively in
Michigan public schools by AGF teacher of the Year Susan
Weir.
European Go Cultural Center
Roll across "Promotion Plan" in the upper left and check
their "Product Line" which includes a beginner's book, a
teacher manual, a set of 108 flash cards and other
materials.
Go: Game and
Culture
Syllabus for college course taught for years at the
University of Rochester by Prof. Dave Weimer.
Middlebury College
Course
Syllabus for a course currently on offer at Middlebury
College, but Prof. Peter Schumer.
Introductory Comic
Book
Download and print out Andreas Fecke's cartoon introducing
Mr. and Mrs. Chesspiece to the game.
Bringing Go Into the Public Schools
Tips on how to establish a successful teaching program in
your local school, from AGF Teacher of the Year Sasha
Orr.
A Soccer Mom Discovers
Go
"Michigan Method" author and former "soccer mom" Susan Weir
tells why she wants to have her children involved with go.
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