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  Course Description
Course Name : Play and Peer culture

Course Code : OSC305

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA YAŞAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the terms and definitions related to play
Explains the theories related to play
Explains the terms and concepts related to peer culture
Explains the properties of peer culture and its significance in education
Explains the relationship between play and peer culture

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : none

Aim(s) of Course : To help students to understand the dramatic play that children play naturally and enable them recognize the properties of peer culture that children develop.

Course Contents : The definition of play, properties of play, play theories, definition of peer culture, its significance and the relationship between play and peer culture.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 İntroduction to the course none discussion
2 definitions of terms and concepts on play read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
3 relationship between play and work read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
4 theories of play (traditional) read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
5 theories of play (modern) read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
6 theories of play (modern) read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
7 relationship between play and teachers read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
8 vize preparation for the exam multiple choices
9 definition and properties of peer culture read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
10 the role of peer culture in classroom read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
11 the relşationship between peer culture and school culture read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
12 the place of peer culture in education read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
13 the relationship between peer culture and play read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
14 analysis of peer culture in example cases read the course pack and suggested books and articles lecture and discussion
15 overview of the course read the course pack and suggested books and articles discussion
16/17 final preparation for the exam multiple choices


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  course packs
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. 0
2 Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 2
3 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 0
4 Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. 4
5 Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 2
6 Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 3
7 Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. 0
8 Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. 5
9 Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. 4
10 Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 3
11 Uses family involvement strategies actively. 0
12 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. 0
13 Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 0
14 Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. 0
15 Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . 0
16 Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. 5
17 Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. 0
18 Uses her/his knowledge in professional and daily life in accordance with social responsibility and ethics. 0
19 Considers issues related to educational settings and daily life based on historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. 0
20 Shows critical, creative and independent thinking abilities and posseses a multi dimensional perspective on professional, social and cultural issues. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 96
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.84
ECTS Credit: 4