Child Development
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CGE231

Course Name:

Child and Play

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	6

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 :

Prof. Dr. SERVET BAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. SERVET BAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To provide comprehensive information about the play that is an important part of the lives of children.

Course Content:

Definitions related to the playing, the importance of the playing in early childhood, the opinions about the playing, the historical development of the game, the effects of the playing on the child's development, playing theories, the stages of the game depending on the child's development, the classification of the game, the types of game, the features of the game development in early childhood, the game materials, Points to be considered in the selection of toys, education with play, the role of the trainer in the play of children, play as a means of monitoring and evaluation of children, play in the diagnosis and treatment of children, children with special needs, play and toys in different cultures and Turkish culture.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Defines the play.
2) Discuss the importance of play in early childhood.
3) Tells and compares the opinions about the play.
4) List the play development features in early childhood.
5) It describes the adult's role in children's play.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Develops play material according to age.
2) Develops play that support the development of children in early childhood.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Makes presentations on games and toys in different cultures and Turkish culture.
Field Specific Competence
1) It presents the historical development of the play.
2) Express the effects of the play on the development of the child.
3) Tells play theories and game stages related to child's development.
4) Classifies the play. Explains the play types.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Provides counseling on play as a teaching method.
2) Gives a seminar on play as a means of monitoring and evaluating the child.
3) Gives seminars on play and children with special needs and play in the diagnosis and treatment of children.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction / Orientation
2)	Definitions about play, Importance of play in childhood, Opinions about play.
3)	Historical development of play, Effects of play on child's development.
4)	Theories of play, Stages of play depending on the development of the child.
5)	Classification of the game, Types of games.
6)	Game development features in early childhood, Game materials, Points to be considered in choosing toys.
7)	Midterm.
8)	Play as a teaching method.
9)	Education with play.
10)	Education with play.
11)	Play as a child monitoring and evaluation tool.
12)	Play in the diagnosis and treatment of children. Children with special needs and play.
13)	Plays and toys in different cultures and Turkish culture.	presentation.
14)	Plays and toys in different cultures and Turkish culture.	presentation.
15)	Plays and toys in different cultures and Turkish culture.	presentation.
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Aksoy ve Ark. (2018). Çocuk ve Oyun. Hedef Yayınları, Ankara

Durualp, E., Aral, N. (2011). Oyun Temelli Sosyal Beceri Eğitimi. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.

Özdoğan, B. (2009). Çocuk ve Oyun. Çocuğa Oyunla Yardım, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.

Çelebi Öncü, E., Özbay Ünlüer, E. (2012). Oyun Etkinlikleri Sandığı. Vize Yayıncılık, Ankara.

Poyraz, H. (2012). Okul Öncesinde Oyun ve Oyun Örnekleri. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.

References:

Sunum ve makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	8	12	4	5	6	7	9	10	11	13	14	15
Program Outcomes
1) Have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties.
2) It acquires basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in child development by using the necessary teaching and learning tools and resources.
3) It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.
4) In the field of child development, interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, using advanced knowledge and skills, covering areas of physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development, for children with normal and abnormal development by observing ethical values. develops solutions and makes team work.
5) In the field of child development, it has the ability to produce different solutions with a evidence-based approach to problem situations for children with normal and abnormal development.
6) Responsible for trans-disciplinary work in the field of child development and fulfill its duty effectively.
7) Introduces the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development, shows the generations and the learning.
8) Vocational projects, researches and activities plans, practices and processes are evaluated and evaluated for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.
9) It informs the related persons and institutions about the issues related to the field of child development and shares suggestions of solutions for problems and problems with active and qualified experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative support.
10) Evaluates its knowledge with a critical approach, determines its own learning needs and directs its learning
11) Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by using the ways of reaching information effectively.
12) Quality management and processes, including infants, children and families, have sufficient awareness of individual, environmental protection and occupational safety, act and participate in these processes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have knowledge of children's development, learning characteristics and difficulties.	5
2)	It acquires basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in child development by using the necessary teaching and learning tools and resources.	5
3)	It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.	5
4)	In the field of child development, interprets and evaluates evidence-based data, using advanced knowledge and skills, covering areas of physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, sensory development, for children with normal and abnormal development by observing ethical values. develops solutions and makes team work.	5
5)	In the field of child development, it has the ability to produce different solutions with a evidence-based approach to problem situations for children with normal and abnormal development.	5
6)	Responsible for trans-disciplinary work in the field of child development and fulfill its duty effectively.	5
7)	Introduces the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge acquired in the field of child development, shows the generations and the learning.	5
8)	Vocational projects, researches and activities plans, practices and processes are evaluated and evaluated for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.	3
9)	It informs the related persons and institutions about the issues related to the field of child development and shares suggestions of solutions for problems and problems with active and qualified experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative support.	5
10)	Evaluates its knowledge with a critical approach, determines its own learning needs and directs its learning	5
11)	Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning by using the ways of reaching information effectively.	5
12)	Quality management and processes, including infants, children and families, have sufficient awareness of individual, environmental protection and occupational safety, act and participate in these processes.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
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
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
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	4	56
Application	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	3	15	45
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			173