Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Child and Play COG1142 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Distance education
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Yağmur BAŞARAN (Güz)
Goals The purpose of this course, students study the preparation and implementation of activities in the game is to gain proficiency
Course Content Game description of the historical development of the child's place and importance in the development of the game's stages and types, game planning and implementation of activities,the importance of the educational toys and developing educational toys will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understands the importance of the game in the child's development
2 Games develops vocabulary
3 Prepares appropriate play activities to children's development
4 Prepared according to the child's development activity implements the game
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Game description, function and properties
2. Week contributions to the development of the children's games
3. Week Child development stages of the game
4. Week development and play versions
5. Week Investigation of traditional Turkish games and toys homework
6. Week Games vocabulary development
7. Week Playground material and toys
8. Week Examination of toys homework
9. Week Pre-school education environment play
10. Week Children observe during the play
11. Week Play-based learning
12. Week Play-based learning
13. Week Investigation of games and toys homework
14. Week Investigation of games and toys homework
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To raise individuals who are committed to Atatürk’s reforms and principles and to Turkish Independence, patriotic, and have a republican vision
2 To know the structure and rules of Turkish language, to use Turkish properly and effectively
3 To spend effort for children to use Turkish accurately
4 To know the basic concepts and development processes of child development and education field, to keep up-to-date with the developments in the field
5 To possess knowledge and skills about children’s psychology and mental health
6 To possess knowledge about children’s health and diseases
7 To implement teaching and learning processes by taking into account children’s development and individual differences
8 To know how to design and use teaching methods, techniques and equipment related to child development and education
9 To perform drama, play and music events that support child development and education
10 To possess professional ethics, responsibility and qualities as a child development specialist
11 To have knowledge of nutrition in relation to child development and education and prepare diets
12 To have children gain the skills needed for primary education
13 To implement appropriate educational activities for children requiring special education and offer guidance
14 To understand the relations among the society, the family, and the child and implement activities for family involvement
15 To use information and communication technologies and computer software needed in the field, to perform computer-assisted activities
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 2 2 2 2
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5
PY5 3 3 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3
PY7 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 5 5 5 5
PY13 4 4 4 4
PY14 4 4 4 4
PY15 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Onur, B, Güney, N. (2004).Children's games in Turkey: research.Kok Publishing
  • Şahin, S, Özkızıklı, S.(2011).Come on let's play together.Eğiten Publising.
  • Çoban, B, Nacar, E. (2006).Educational Games in Preschool Education.Nobel publishing.Ankara
  • Play in Preschool education
  • Onur, B, Güney, N. (2004).Children's games in Turkey: research.Kok Publishing
  • Şahin, S, Özkızıklı, S.(2011).Come on let's play together.Eğiten Publising.
  • Çoban, B, Nacar, E. (2006).Educational Games in Preschool Education.Nobel publishing.Ankara
  • Play in Preschool education
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 1 20 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 5 5
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 10 2 20
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0