Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education OÖÖ 522 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep Seda ÇAVUŞ (Güz)
Goals To enable students to learn and use the techniques necessary for them to have creative thinking, To develop creativity in children according to their development, To enable them to use the creative thinking techniques they have learned during communication with children and during the practices they will do with children, To learn the developmental stages of children regarding drawing and to learn that they can display their imagination and creativity through art.
Course Content Dersi alan öğrenciler; yaratıcılığın tanımı, yaratıcılığın kuramsal temelleri, yaratıcılıkta zihinsel süreçler, okul öncesinde yaratıcılık ve sanatsal gelişimde ailenin rolü, okul öncesinde görsel sanat eğitimi, okul öncesinde sanatsal gelişim, okul öncesinde sanat eğitiminin diğer alanlarla bütünleştirilmesi, okul öncesinde mimari tasarım eğitimi ve müzeler, yaratıcılık ve sanat çalışmalarında çocukla iletişim, farklı eğitim yaklaşım ve modellerinde yaratıcılık, yaratıcılığa dayalı eğitim programları uygulama, sanatsal yaratıcılığa dayalı uygulamalar, yaratıcılığı destekleyici oyunlar, yaratıcılığın ölçülmesi ve sanatsal ürünlerin değerlendirilmesi konuları hakkında bilgi sahibi olurlar.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Be able to explain the importance of art education in early childhood
2 Be able to define schools that support pedagogical and methodological approaches in art education in early childhood
3 Be able to explain color and the emotional effects of color on children in art education in early childhood
4 Be able to provide information about how parental and teacher attitudes should be in art education in early childhood
5 Be able to comment on theories of children's artistic development
6 Be able to explain and comment on the stages of preschool children's artistic development
7 Able to express the importance of imagination, dream and play in the child's creative process.
8 Explain the functions of visual elements used in designs
9 Explain creativity in terms of child development.
10 Reach a conclusion about what needs to be done to support creativity.
11 Explain the use of tools and equipment in preschool art education. Describe two- and three-dimensional studies and sample applications.
12 Be able to describe the emotional effects of the figures used in children's drawings.
13 Explain the ability to notice and interpret emotional/psychological elements and reflections in children's drawings.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Art Education in Early Child Hood Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Pedagogical/Methodological Approaches in Preschool Art Education Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week The Effect of Art Education in Early Childhood on the Child's Emotional and Social Development Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Parents and Teachers' Attitudes in Early Childhood Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Theories and Stages of Artistic Development in Children Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Artistic Development of the Child Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week How are Some Elements of a Picture (Art) in Preschool Perceived and Designed by the Child? Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week mid term exam Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Creativity in Preschool Art Education Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Supporting Creativity Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Planning and Evaluating Art Activities Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Art Education in Precshool Education Program Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Preschool Education Art Programs in Turkey Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Art Education Programs Applied in Preschool Education Around the World Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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 Develops and deepens knowledge in the field at the expertise level based on undergraduate-level qualifications.
3 Utilizes theoretical and practical knowledge acquired at the expertise level in the field.
4 Solves problems in the field using scientific research methods.
4 Solves problems in the field using scientific research methods.
5 Critically evaluates knowledge related to the field and directs learning processes.
6 Systematically conveys developments in the field and personal studies in written, oral, and visual formats.
7 Uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level as required by the field.
8 Collects, interprets, concludes, applies, and shares data related to the field while adhering to ethical values.
9 Develops diverse perspectives, formulates policies, plans, and evaluates outcomes within the framework of quality standards in field-related matters.
10 Internalizes the knowledge gained in the field, transforms it into skills, and applies it in interdisciplinary studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10 DK11 DK12 DK13
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Cakmak, A. and Gocken, H. (2018). Art and Creativity in Children: Vize Publishing
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Interview 14 1 14
Presentation (Preparation) 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Practice 14 1 14
Practice End-Of-Term 14 1 14
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 143
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0