Pre-School Education
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

OKLP206

Course Name:

Play Development and Education in Early Childhood

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SANEM BÜLBÜL HÜNER

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SANEM BÜLBÜL HÜNER

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of play and its importance for children and their development, definition and importance of the play the effects of play (social, emotional, psychomotor, physical, cognitive, language, personality, morality and sexuality) on the development areas, play stages and play types, play and toys, diagnosis and treatment of children general knowledge about play therapy.

Course Content:

Definition of play, its importance, social role, play theories, description of play, recognation and implementation of play activities, planning play based activities.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understand the importance of play in child development.
2) Able to choose appropriate play activities for early childhood.
3) Explain the play theories
4) Summarize the historical development of play
5) List the play in early childhood and stages of play in relation with child development
6) Arrange activities and materials parallel to the learning principles of early childhood education.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to course and presentation of syllabus	Syllabus
2)	Basic concepts of play	Related resources
3)	The importance of play in early childhood education,	Related resources
4)	Importance of children's play and their functions	Related resources
5)	Historical development of the play and play theories
6)	Theoires of play	Related resources
7)	Play and toys	Related resources
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Stages and types of play	Related resources
10)	Play materials and Equipment	Related resources
11)	Play in Turkish culture and historical development	Related resources
12)	Play in the world and historical development and play in different culture	Related resources
13)	The social role of play	Related resources
14)	Diagnosis and treatment of children through play therapy.	Related resources
15)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders sunumları
References:	Özdoğan, B. (2014). Çocuk ve Oyun. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara Sevinç, M. (2004). Erken Çocuk Gelişimi ve Eğitiminde Oyun. Morpa Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul Poyraz, H. (2017). Okul Öncesinde Oyun ve Oyun Örnekleri. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively
2) P2. Being aware of personal differences.
3) P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.
4) P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.
5) P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.
6) P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.
7) P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8) P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9) P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.
10) P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.
11) P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.
12) P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13) P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.
14) P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.
15) P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.
16) P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.
17) P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1.Having the ability to use the native language correctly and effectively	3
2)	P2. Being aware of personal differences.	5
3)	P3. Having an understanding of the personal development characteristics and development process in early childhood.	4
4)	P4. Being able to read, interpret and discuss academic studies on their field.	5
5)	P5. Following progressive sources about the field, and using said sources on resolving the possible problems.	5
6)	P6. Having the necessary knowledge about the written materials on early childhood and being able to evaluate these materials on their conformity with early childhood development.	4
7)	P7. Knowing a foreign language at least on a basic level.
8)	P8. Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.	4
9)	P9. Being open to new developments in personal progress and in the field, being innovative about themselves and their environment.	4
10)	P10. Being able to work efficiently with individuals and in groups in the ongoing projects, and being able to fulfil their responsibilities and to use initiative if necessary.	3
11)	P11. Complying with the legislation describing the duties, rights and responsibilities attributed to them in accordance with the status to be assumed / undertaken.
12)	P12. Being able to use information communication technologies and to plan and implement them by considering the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
13)	P13. Being aware of the importance of family participation in the pre-school period and being able to plan and implement activities that encourage family participation.
14)	P14. Having knowledge about approaches in classroom management and being able to apply them effectively to educational environments.	2
15)	P15. Being able to choose the appropriate tools or materials to be used for the related subject and activity and to develop them according to their purpose.	4
16)	P16. Being able to observe various measurement and evaluation methods in the field, and to follow the individual development with the method that is best suited to its conditions.	1
17)	P17. Being able to apply the approaches, aims, targets and techniques of special education programs directed to the field with the basic values and principles on which the education system is based.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Observation
Presentation
Peer Review

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	5	% 10
Presentation	2	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	3	3	9
Presentations / Seminar	2	1	2
Homework Assignments	8	5	40
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			81