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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CGE228

Course Name:

Children, Art and Creativity

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

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 :

Öğr.Gör. GİZEM TÜRİTOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. GİZEM TÜRİTOĞLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course for bringin up student with creative thinking teach the knowledge and using of essential tecnics. Development of creativity according to children's development. Using creative thinking when making communication and activities with children. To learn children pictures development steps and teach students how children show their creativity and imagination by using art.

Course Content:

Concepts and theories about art and creativity, the place and importance of creativity in human and social life, brain and creativity, mental processes in creativity, creativity in different educational approaches and models, techniques and methods that develop creative thinking, factors affecting the development of creativity in early childhood, education in the development of creativity in early childhood the role of the institution and the family, media and creativity, measuring creativity in childhood, artistic development in childhood, different art fields for children (museums, theater, cinema), the use of art to support the creativity of children, communication in visual art education, using different materials in creative activities, preparing appropriate art activities and discussing these examples,

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) 1. To develop the creativity, 2. The development of creativity according to childrens age, by using creative directions and techniques communicate with children. 3. According to children's age choosing appropriate materials for early childhood activities. 4. To prepare creative programs which are appropriate children's developmental level. 5. How students can reach creative problem solving period. 6. To support children's imagination and creativity by using art programs.
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)	What is creativity, creativity's place in human life, creativity and brain	Presentations and articles
2)	Creative thinking theories	Presentations and articles
3)	Creativity processes, techniques and methods to improve creative thinking	Presentations and articles
4)	Factors that affect creativity	Presentations and articles
5)	Educational institutions and teachers in learning creativity	Presentations and articles
6)	Creativity and art in early childhood	Presentations and articles
7)	Midterm	-
8)	Developmental stages of drawing in children, child and painting	Presentations and articles
9)	The importance of museums and art galleries in the child's life	Presentations and articles
10)	Creative artwork and residual materials	Presentations and articles
11)	Aesthetic development	Presentations and articles
12)	Project (Visiting museums and preparing homework)	Presentations and articles
13)	Project (Visiting museums and preparing homework)	Presentations and articles
14)	final examination	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Kalburan,C.N (2011). Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Yaratıcılık ve Sanat. Ankara: Eğiten kitap.
References:	Sunum ve makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1
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.	4
3)	It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the correctness, reliability and validity of information about child development.	3
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.	4
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.	3
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.	5
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.	4
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

Expression
Individual study and homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	10	8	80
Homework Assignments	2	1	2
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			112