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  Course Description
Course Name : Creativity and Its Development

Course Code : O 205

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the basic concepts with creativity
Describes the importante of creavity and theories of it
Explains the steps of creativity
Describes the essential qualities needed in creative individuals
Explains the factors that hinder creativity
Designs creative activities

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MB 403 Counselling and guidance

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Definition of creativity and related theories;importance of it; Explain the importance of creavity in pre-school term; design creative environment;

Course Contents : Definition of creativity and related theories;importance of it; properties of creative environment; relationship between creativity and art education; shape and concept development in art;

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Atelier


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Describes the basic concepts with creativity Reading sources related the content question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
2 Describes important of creavity and theories its Reading sources related the content question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
3 Explain the steps of creativity Reading sources related the content question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
4 Description of the essential qualities of creative individuals Reading sources related the content question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
5 Explain the factors that hinder creativity Reading sources related the content question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
6 Design free time acitivity from creativity activities Individual working question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
7 Design Tuskih acitivites from creativity activities Individual working question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
8 Midterm Preparing for midterm writting exam
9 Design drama acitivites from creativity activities Individual working question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
10 Design music acitivites from creativity activities Individual working question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
11 Design play acitivites from creativity activities Individual working question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
12 Design reading-writting acitivites from creativity activities Individual working question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
13 Discuss the book "six thinkşg hats" Read the book "six thiking hats" from before question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
14 Design activities with the book "six thinkşg hats" Individual working question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
15 Apply activities with the book "six thinkşg hats" Individual working question and answer, discussion, brainstorming
16/17 Final Exam Preparing for final exam Exam and student portfolio


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Argun, Y. (2004). Education of creativity in pre-school, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
 Üstündağ, T. (2003). travelling of creativity, Pegem A Yayıncılık
 De Bono, E. (2004). Six Thinking Hats. Remzi kitapevi
  Yıldız, F.Ü. & Şener, T. (2003). Education of creativity in pre-school, Nobel Yayın Dağım, Ankara.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 60
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. 3
2 Modifies education settings to accommodate children with special needs and applies an inclusive education. 0
3 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 5
4 Explains the theories of development, learning, and education related to pre-school children. 0
5 Prepares an annual/daily plan by considering pre-school children´s developmental characteristics, individual differences, and their interests and needs. 4
6 Does multifaceted assessment and evaluation to support children´s development and provide long lasting educational effects. 2
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. 3
10 Chooses, prepares and uses materials appropriate for children´s developmental level and individual characteristics. 5
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. 5
13 Uses information technology effectively to reach educational goals. 5
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. 5
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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 3 21
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 116
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.64
ECTS Credit: 5