CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CGB2011 Play and Play Materials Fall 2 2 3 5

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor GÜLNİHAL ESRA KORKUT
Course Objectives: To provide comprehensive information about the play that is an important part of the lives of children.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Student successfully completing the course could describe the concept of plan and explain the history of it discuss the theories of play know and discuss classifications of play know the children's plays played in different regions of Turkey have idea about and be familiar with toys and play materials.

Course Content

Descriptions, types and classifications of play; regional children's plays played in different regions of Turkey; and functions of toys and play materials and safety of toys.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) First meeting, introduction
2) Description and history of play
3) Theories on play
4) Classifications, types and stages of play
5) Contributions of play to the child development according to specific developmental areas
6) Contributions of play to the child development according to specific developmental areas
7) Toys and play materials
8) Toy Safety
9) Mid-term exam
10) Developing/choosing play to support specific developmental areas
11) Developing/choosing play to support specific developmental areas
12) Arrangement of Play Areas
13) Presentation of Regional Plays
14) Presentaion of local plays samples from around the world

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık verilecektir. / Will be given weekly.
References: Sevinç, M. (2004) Oyun, MORPA Yayınları, İstanbul
Dönmez, N.B. (1992) Oyun Kitabı, Esin Yayınevi, İstanbul
Aral, N., Görsoy, F. Ve Köksal, A. (2000) Okul öncesi Eğitiminde Oyun, YA-PA Yayınları, İstanbul
Sheridan, M. (1999) Play in Early Childhood, Routledge, London.
Hughes, F. (2010) Children, Play and Development, Sage Publications, USA.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 10 % 10
Project 3 % 30
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 14 2 28
Project 3 10 30
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. 5
2) To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. 5
3) To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. 5
4) To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. 5
5) To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, 4
6) To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. 4
7) To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. 4
8) To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. 5
9) To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. 4
10) To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. 4
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 4
12) To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. 5