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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play in Early Childhood Period | OÖÖ 514 | 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 TOPCU BİLİR |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to examine the developmental, pedagogical, and cultural dimensions of play during early childhood; and to train professionals who can analyze and implement play-based learning processes. |
| Course Content | In early childhood; the definition of play and theoretical approaches to play, the importance and functions of children’s play, educators’ perspectives on play, play and creativity, theories of play development, stages of play development and characteristics of play, types of play by age group, the impact of play on children’s developmental domains (cognitive, language, socio-emotional, physical), the role and importance of play in physical education, the historical development of play and theories of play, the use of play to address challenging behaviors, applications of play and movement-based games in Turkish culture, and play in different cultures |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | .It explains the theoretical foundations of the game. |
| 2 | It analyzes the game’s impact on areas of development (cognitive, social, emotional, language, and motor). |
| 3 | Uses game observation and evaluation tools. |
| 4 | Develops game-based lesson plans. |
| 5 | It offers a critical analysis of current research on play in early childhood. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 0. Week | A Review of Studies in the International Literature on Play in Early Childhood | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Discussion |
| 1. Week | Course Overview, Scope, and Expectations. Introduction to the Concept of Play; Why Play Matters | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2. Week | The theoretical foundations of play: Piaget (cognitive development and play), Vygotsky (social interaction and play), Parten (stages of play) | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 3. Week | The relationship between play and areas of development, Cognitive development, Language development | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 4. Week | The Impact of Play on Social-Emotional Development: The Relationship Between Attachment and Play | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 5. Week | Motor development and play, Outdoor games | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Discussion |
| 6. Week | Types of games | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 7. Week | Stages of play development (ages 0–6), Age-appropriate play materials | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion |
| 8. Week | Game observation and evaluation, Observation forms and techniques | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 9. Week | Game-based learning approaches | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 10. Week | Risky play, Outdoor and nature-based play | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion |
| 11. Week | Inclusive gaming environments | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Question and Answer, Case Study |
| 12. Week | Family involvement and play | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 13. Week | A Review of Studies on Play in Early Childhood Conducted in Turkey | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture, Discussion |
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Understands the interaction between the field and related disciplines. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Utilizes theoretical and practical knowledge acquired at the expertise level in the field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Solves problems in the field using scientific research methods. | ✔ | |||||
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Research | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 3 | 5 | 15 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Homework | 3 | 6 | 18 | |
| Final | 1 | 8 | 8 | |
| Total Workload | 152 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
