Explains the importance of play in early childhood
Explains the theories about play
Explains play types and play stages
Explains the play-based program
Explains the elements needed to create effective playgrounds and content
Explains the importance of adult role in children's games
Grasps the educational and developmental value of play
Uses play to recognize and evaluate the child as an effective teaching method
Explains play-based assessment
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to have knowledge about the history of the game, definition of the game, types of games, classifications related to the game, game theories, the function of toys and game materials and toy safety, understanding the educational and developmental importance of the game, developing the ability to use the game as an effective teaching method in recognizing and evaluating the child, developing suggestions for organizing playgrounds that support development areas, local children's games played in different regions of our country and the types of games played by children in different cultures. Recognizing and understanding the development of play development in children from a developmental perspective and evaluating the gains obtained; It is important in terms of recognizing / evaluating the child, preparing educational play activities suitable for age and developmental characteristics, organizing playgrounds suitable for age and developmental level and developing awareness about toy safety.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the Course and Course Content and Introduction
2nd Week
History of the Game, Basic Concepts of the Game, Characteristics of the Game
3rd Week
Theories Related to Play
4th Week
Game Development, Game Classifications, Stages and Types
5th Week
Contributions of Play to Child Development According to Different Developmental Areas
6th Week
Toys and Play Materials, Toy Safety, Playgrounds
7th Week
Risky Play in Early Childhood
8th Week
MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week
Methods of Recognizing the Child through Play, Play as a Teaching Method
10th Week
Planning of Play Activities in Preschool Education Programs
11th Week
Play in Hospital/Play in Children with Special Needs
12th Week
Risky Game
13th Week
Game Based Assessment
14th Week
Kindergarten Visit and Practice (*)
15th Week
Local and Cultural Games (Application)
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Project
Case Study
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
20
Practice
1
10
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
