Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Play Development in Early Childhood. and Education OAE204 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Elçin YAZICI ARICI
Instructor(s)
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 Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week contributions to the development of the children's games Research, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Child development stages of the game Research, Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week development and play versions Research
5. Week Investigation of traditional Turkish games and toys homework Other Activities, Research
6. Week Games vocabulary development Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Playground material and toys Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Examination of toys homework Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Pre-school education environment play Research
11. Week Children observe during the play Other Activities, Research
12. Week Play-based learning Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Investigation of games and toys homework Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Evaluation of sample game activities
*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 Gains and applies early childhood basic knowledge.
2 Plans the educational process to support development and learning.
3 Organizes healthy, supportive and stimulating educational environments.
4 Uses active and alternative learning methods in early childhood.
5 Works in cooperation with family, school and society.
6 They are aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based, and reflect these theories to their practices.
7 Awares of the attitude, responsibility and ethical values ​​related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans and implements the learning-teaching process effectively and evaluates it with appropriate measurement tools, taking into account the basic concepts, principles and characteristics of curricula.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods and instructional technologies in effective learning-teaching process design.
10 Follows the innovation, development and 21st century skills in the field of teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and applications based on scientific principles.
11 Have the ability to use Turkish properly and effectively in accordance with the rules and to communicate well with students.
12 Demonstrates teaching attitudes and behaviors in accordance with Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions, democracy, human rights, and awareness of Turkish national, moral, moral and cultural values.
13 Knows at least one foreign language at a level to be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
14 Awares of the importance for the teaching profession of willingly and actively participating in the cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sports activities required to be an effective global citizen.
15 With a sense of social responsibility, it plans and implements projects and activities that aim to support the development of society by being sensitive to local and global events and developments.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 5 5
PY3 4 5 5 5
PY4 2 2 2 3
PY5 5 4 4 4
PY6 2 2 5 3
PY7 1 1 1 1
PY8 0 0 0 0
PY9 2 3 2 2
PY10 0 0 0 0
PY11 0 0 0 0
PY12 0 0 0 0
PY13 0 0 0 0
PY14 0 0 0 0
PY15 0 0 0 0
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
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
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 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 5 5
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 77
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0