CHILD AND PLAY

CGP154

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains the importance of the play in early childhood.
Explains play types and play stages
Explains the play based program.
Explains the elements required to create effective playgrounds and contents.
Realizes the educational and developmental value of the play.
Develops the ability to use the game in recognizing and evaluating the child and as an effective teaching method.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to the Course and Course Content and Introduction
2^nd Week	History of the Game, Basic Concepts of the Game, Characteristics of the Game
3^rd Week	Theories Related to Play
4^th Week	Game Classifications, Stages and Types
5^th Week	Contributions of Play to Child Development According to Different Developmental Areas
6^th Week	Toys and Play Materials, Toy Safety
7^th Week	Methods of Recognizing the Child through Play
8^th Week	MIDTERM EXAM
9^th Week	Play as a Teaching Method
10^th Week	Risky play
11^th Week	Ankara University Toy Museum Trip
12^th Week	Game Development Supporting Developmental Areas
13^th Week	Game Development Supporting Developmental Areas
14^th Week	Local Cultural Game Compilations Presentation
15^th Week	Local Cultural Game Compilations Presentation

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	30
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	14	3	42
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	14	2	28
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			142
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.73
ECTS Credit of the Course			5