| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | BESD614 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) |
Pelin USTAOĞLU HOŞVER |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | "Physical Education and Play Teaching and Strategies in Preschool Teaching" course aims to teach the importance of physical education and play activities in preschool period and effective teaching strategies used in this period. This course aims to provide prospective teachers with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement and evaluate physical education and play activities that support children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. In addition, strategies for improving physical fitness, motor skill development and healthy life awareness through movement education in children are emphasised. |
| Course Content | Physical education and play, physical development in preschool period, play and learning in preschool period, use of materials and tools, development supportive games and movement education constitute the general content of this course. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Students will be able to comprehend the importance of physical education and play in preschool period and define the contributions of these activities to the physical, social and emotional development of children. - Students will be able to define activities that develop basic movement skills (running, jumping, balance, etc.) in preschool period and develop activities that support these skills - Students will be able to select the tools and materials to be used in the activities in accordance with the age group and the purpose of the activity and ensure the safety of the materials. - Students will be able to develop group games and activities that support children's social skills such as co-operation, sharing, self-confidence and leadership. - Students will be able to use evaluation techniques appropriate to the developmental levels of children by observing the effects of activities on children. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction and Course Description | |
| 2. Week | Physical and Motor Development in Preschool Period | |
| 3. Week | Movement Education and Physical Fitness Skills | |
| 4. Week | Relationship between Play and Learning | |
| 5. Week | Planning of Games and Physical Education Activities | |
| 6. Week | Safety and Risk Management in Preschool Period | |
| 7. Week | Use of Materials in Physical Education and Game Activities | |
| 8. Week | Differentiated Instructional Strategies | |
| 9. Week | Games Supporting Social and Emotional Development | |
| 10. Week | Creative Play and Movement Activities | |
| 11. Week | Discipline and Behaviour Management Strategies | |
| 12. Week | Family Participation and Physical Education and Play Activities at Home | |
| 13. Week | Evaluation of Activities and Observation Techniques | |
| 14. Week | General Evaluation and Closing |
| MEB (2013). Okul Öncesi Eğitim Programı. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları. |
| Sevimay Özer, B., & Yazıcı, Z. (2006). Okul Öncesi Eğitimde Oyun ve Hareket Etkinlikleri. Kök Yayıncılık. |
| Üstün, E., & Akman, B. (2010). Okul Öncesi Dönemde Hareket Eğitimi ve Oyun. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Classroom Activities | 15 | 8.1 | 121.5 |
| Total Workload | 178.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7.0 | ||
