The aim of this course is to enable teacher candidates to obtain information about the play of children in early childhood, to learn different play-based pedagogical approaches, to prepare environments and materials that support the child's development and learning through play, and to evaluate the child through play.
Course Content
This course contains; Definition and Importance of play,History of the play.,Play and Culture,Play development in early childhood,Types of play,Supporting child development through play,Learning through play,Play and Creativity,Play based pedagogic aprroaches,Playgrounds and creating playgrounds,Preparing play materials. ,Play and parents role,Play and teachers' role,Assesing the child through play .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Remembers knowledge about the play development and play characteristics of children in early childhood.
10, 16, 9
A, G, K
Recognises the attributes of play environments and resources that support children’s development and learning.
10, 6, 9
A, H, K
Interprets the theoretical bases for underpinning contemporary early childhood pedagogies and practices in relation to play.
10, 14, 16, 6, 9
E, J, K
Apply their knowledge of the teacher's role in supporting children's play.
10, 14, 5, 6
A, H, J, K
Applies theories about children's play in early childhood settings.
Related articles in the course files should be read
4
Play development in early childhood
Articles in course files should be read
5
Types of play
The relevant section should be read from the recommended books as a reference
6
Supporting child development through play
Related articles in the course files should be read
7
Learning through play
The relevant section should be read from the recommended books as a reference
8
Play and Creativity
Related articles in the course files should be read
9
Play based pedagogic aprroaches
Related articles in the course files should be read
10
Playgrounds and creating playgrounds
Related articles in the course files should be read
11
Preparing play materials.
Finding examples of different play materials
12
Play and parents role
Related articles in the course files should be read
13
Play and teachers' role
Related articles in the course files should be read
14
Assesing the child through play
Related articles in the course files should be read
Resources
Önder, A. ve Arslan Çiftçi, H. (2017). Erken çocuklukta Oyun ve Oyun Yoluyla Öğrenme. (1. Ed.). Nobel, Ankara.
Yalman Polatlar, D. (2021). Erken Çocuklukta Oyun Gelişimi ve Eğitimi. (1. Ed.). Pegem, Ankara.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education.
X
2
Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education.
X
3
Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
X
4
Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences.
X
5
Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects.
X
6
Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.
X
7
Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses.
X
8
Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
X
9
Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior.
X
10
Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.
11
Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.
12
Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
20
Rate of Final Exam to Success
80
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
3
3
Term Project
5
1
5
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
7
1
7
General Exam
14
2
28
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
5
1
5
Total Workload(Hour)
90
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(90/30)
3
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
PLAY DEVELOPMENT and EDUCATION in EARLY CHILDHOOD
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
3
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Mefharet VEZİROĞLU ÇELİK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to enable teacher candidates to obtain information about the play of children in early childhood, to learn different play-based pedagogical approaches, to prepare environments and materials that support the child's development and learning through play, and to evaluate the child through play.
Course Content
This course contains; Definition and Importance of play,History of the play.,Play and Culture,Play development in early childhood,Types of play,Supporting child development through play,Learning through play,Play and Creativity,Play based pedagogic aprroaches,Playgrounds and creating playgrounds,Preparing play materials. ,Play and parents role,Play and teachers' role,Assesing the child through play .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Remembers knowledge about the play development and play characteristics of children in early childhood.
10, 16, 9
A, G, K
Recognises the attributes of play environments and resources that support children’s development and learning.
10, 6, 9
A, H, K
Interprets the theoretical bases for underpinning contemporary early childhood pedagogies and practices in relation to play.
10, 14, 16, 6, 9
E, J, K
Apply their knowledge of the teacher's role in supporting children's play.
10, 14, 5, 6
A, H, J, K
Applies theories about children's play in early childhood settings.
Related articles in the course files should be read
4
Play development in early childhood
Articles in course files should be read
5
Types of play
The relevant section should be read from the recommended books as a reference
6
Supporting child development through play
Related articles in the course files should be read
7
Learning through play
The relevant section should be read from the recommended books as a reference
8
Play and Creativity
Related articles in the course files should be read
9
Play based pedagogic aprroaches
Related articles in the course files should be read
10
Playgrounds and creating playgrounds
Related articles in the course files should be read
11
Preparing play materials.
Finding examples of different play materials
12
Play and parents role
Related articles in the course files should be read
13
Play and teachers' role
Related articles in the course files should be read
14
Assesing the child through play
Related articles in the course files should be read
Resources
Önder, A. ve Arslan Çiftçi, H. (2017). Erken çocuklukta Oyun ve Oyun Yoluyla Öğrenme. (1. Ed.). Nobel, Ankara.
Yalman Polatlar, D. (2021). Erken Çocuklukta Oyun Gelişimi ve Eğitimi. (1. Ed.). Pegem, Ankara.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education.
X
2
Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education.
X
3
Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
X
4
Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences.
X
5
Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects.
X
6
Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.
X
7
Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses.
X
8
Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
X
9
Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior.
X
10
Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.
11
Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.
12
Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment.
