MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ECE4113 Creativity and Creative Child Activities in Early Childhood Fall 2 0 2 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ
Course Objectives: The aim of this course; definition of creativity, the relationship between the child and creativity, special atmosphere for creativity, creative activities for children

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Interpreting and infering creativity theories and concepts.
2. Implimenting potential of their creativity
3. Organizing creativity skills and development.

Course Content

The importance of creative thinking in human life, the theories of creativity,
creativity and intelligence, characteristics of creative people, development of creativity, social, culturel, emotional effects on creativity, creative problem solving and brain storming, importance of education on creativity in early childhood.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Basic Concepts related to creativity
3) Definition of creativity and its dimensions
4) Theories of Creativity
5) Creativity in early childhood education and its effects on children
6) Creativity in early childhood education and its effects on children
7) The features of creative people, teachers and schools
8) Creative activities in language development area
9) Creative activities in cognitive development area
10) Creative activities in motor development area
11) Creative activities in social and emotional development area
12) Student presentations
13) Student presentations
14) Student presentations

Sources

Course Notes: -Dodge, T. D., Colker, L. J., Heroman, C. (2004). The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. 4.th. Teaching Strategies Pub, USA. -Wood, D. (1999). How Children Think and Learn. Blackwell Pub, UK.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application 12 % 24
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation 1 % 11
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 65
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 35
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 65
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 12 4 48
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 102

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution