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Course Description Course Name : Play Therapy : Different Approaches Course Code : OÖ 742 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Expains the definition of play therapy and discusses its scope Explains, compares and evaluated different approaches to play therapy Designs play therapy settings Explains and evaluates impacts of play therapy Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Purpose of this course is that of thoroughly familiarizing participant students with the theory and practice of play therapy and therapeutic play with children. At the end of this course students will: Review essential people, theorists and organizations that shaped the history of the profession of play therapy. Understand the developmental stages of children and children’s play. Appreciate and understand the most widely accepted theoretical models of play therapy and the formats in which they are most commonly offered. Course Contents : The concept of childhood, Definition and scope of the play therapy, Different perspective in the play therapy, Non-directive play therapy, Cognitive behavioral play therapy, Focused play therapy, Structured group play therapy, Filial play therapy, Cooperative play therapy, Narrative play therapy, Settings for play therapy, Stressful life events and play therapy, Play therapy and therapeutic play, Outcomes of play therapy 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 Introduction to course and course requirement None Lecture and discussion 2 Perception and description of the concept of childhood Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 3 Description and scope of play therapy Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 4 Different approaches in play therapy Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 5 Non-directive play therapy Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 6 Cognitive and behavioral play therapy Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 7 Focused play therapy Structured group play therapy Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 8 Mid-term exam Preparing for the exam and review of the topics discussed - 9 Filial play therapy Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 10 Cooperative play therapy Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 11 Narrative play therapy Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 12 Settings of play therapy Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 13 Stressful life events and play therapy with children who have chronical conditions Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 14 Play therapy and therapeutic play Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 15 Outcomes and impacts of play therapy Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam and review of the topics discussed -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   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 3 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 Relates knowledge in the field of early childhood education to the knowledge in other fields. 5 2 Explains the theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of study at expert level. 5 3 Plans and executes a scientific research study. 3 4 Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical standards when conducting a scientific research or concluding projects. 5 5 Describes and defines different scientific research methods and analyses used in social sciences. 4 6 Independently executes a study that requires expertise in his/her field. 5 7 Questions and inquires into the social and scientific topics in a critical manner and is open to new perspectives. 5 8 Presents a research study that s/he conducted in the field of early childhood education to a group of experts or non-experts orally, visually or in writing, 5 9 Thoroughly explains the educational and developmental issues related to early childhood education. 5 10 Defines, describes and explains teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 3 11 Explains the interactions among different disciplines related to her/his field of study. 5 12 Critically reviews and reflects on the national and international approaches to early childhood education. 5 13 Applies different teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 3 14 Works in a team and/or acts as a leader to solve problems in her/his field. 5 15 Executes studies in her/his field of study in accordance with the life long learning perspective. 4 16 Is sensitive to and follows the social and technological developments. 4 17 Utilizes the information and communication technologies effectively. 4 18 Proficiently uses one of the languages in the European Language Portfolio at the level that enables her/him understand the knowledge base related to her/his field of study, communicate orally and verbally. 5 * 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 7 98 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 155 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.2 ECTS Credit: 6