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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Play Development of Children |
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| Course Code |
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O 207 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYPERİ DİKİCİ SIĞIRTMAÇ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the importance of games and play in child development.
Knows the developmental stages of play in childhood.
Prepares and implements play activities appropriate for the development and the age of the children
Knows the views that associated with the game of philosophers and educators
Compares and discusses game theories.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Development of 0-6 years old children´s play skills and preferences for toys and games according to their age, to introduce the types of games, to prepare the game indicators in the development of children and to ensure them prepare appropriate games appealing for children. |
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| Course Contents |
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Historical development in children’s play and theories related to play, basic concepts related to children’s play, play in early childhood period and changes in children’s play with developmental stages, treatment of behavior problems through play, play in different cultures, play and toys in Turkish culture.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Definition and history of the game |
Reading information on the subject |
Lecture, question and answer |
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2 |
The importance of play in child development |
Reading information on the subject |
Lecture, question and answer |
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3 |
The opinions of philosophers and educators about the game |
Reading information on the subject |
Lecture, question and answer, discussion |
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4 |
Game theories |
Reading information on the subject |
Lecture, question and answer |
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5 |
Stages of the game according to child development |
Reading information on the subject, observation |
Lecture, question and answer, presentation |
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6 |
Types of games |
Reading information on the subject, observation |
Lecture, question and answer |
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7 |
Exam |
Preparation to mid-term |
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8 |
The effects of the game to child development |
Reading information on the subject |
Lecture, question and answer |
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9 |
Factors that affect child´s game |
Reading information on the subject |
Lecture, question and answer |
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10 |
Classification of play skills according to the age |
Reading information on the subject, observation |
Lecture, question and answer |
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11 |
Definition and importance of the toy |
Reading information on the subject, to review the toy store |
Lecture, question and answer |
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12 |
Qualifications of toys and selection of appropriate toy for centers |
Reading information on the subject, observation |
Lecture, question and answer, observation |
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13 |
Toy selection and design of educational toy |
Project work |
Lecture, question and answer, field trip |
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14 |
Game activity planning and implementation |
Preparation of the report |
Implementation, question and answer |
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15 |
Game activity planning and implementation |
Preparation of the report |
Implementation, question and answer |
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16/17 |
Final |
Preparation to final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Lesson notes
Berka Özdoğan, Child and Play, Anı Pub.
Müzeyyen Sevinç, Play in Early Childhood Development and Education, Morpa Pub.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explains basic concepts related to Science and Mathematics. |
0 |
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2 |
Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. |
0 |
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3 |
Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. |
1 |
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4 |
Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. |
1 |
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5 |
Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. |
2 |
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6 |
Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. |
1 |
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7 |
Explains regulations, principles and education program about early childhood education. |
1 |
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8 |
Applies appropriate methods and techniques to support children´s development from all perspectives. |
5 |
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9 |
Designs and organizes educational environments in accordance with children´s developmental needs, physical conditions and principles of effective classroom management. |
2 |
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10 |
Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. |
2 |
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11 |
Uses family involvement strategies actively. |
0 |
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12 |
Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engages in productive discussions for personal and professional improvement. |
1 |
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13 |
Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. |
0 |
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14 |
Improves him-/herself continuously in scientific, social, cultural and athletic field besides professional development. |
0 |
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15 |
Plans and conducts a scientific project , and do necessary analysis by using scientific research methodology . |
0 |
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16 |
Has necessary skills and knowledge in the fields of music, games and drama. |
5 |
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17 |
Takes an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finish the tasks. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
10 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Total Workload: | 76 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.04 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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