| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Lists the fundamental assumptions of play therapy and describes the history of play.
- Explains the fundamental techniques and theories of play therapy.
- Explains the effects of play on a child's developmental areas.
- In play therapy, acting as an observer, matches information and lists the types of play.
- Describes the characteristics of creativity activities that can be used in a child's play development.
- Outlines methods for understanding and teaching the child through play by drawing connections to traditional children's games.
- İnterprets the relationship between the child, play, and the parent.
- Designs and implements play activities that support developmental areas, using toys and play materials.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge regarding the definition, importance, and types of play, play theories, and the age-related development of play skills, while reinforcing this knowledge through activities involving the planning of games that support various developmental areas in children. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Description and characteristics of the game, |
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2nd Week |
History of the game |
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3rd Week |
Game theories |
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4th Week |
Game theories |
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5th Week |
Child development processes |
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6th Week |
The importance of play in child development |
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7th Week |
Game phases |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Types of toys |
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10th Week |
Selection of toys according to child development |
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11th Week |
Planning game activities |
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12th Week |
Game Therapy |
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13th Week |
Overview |
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14th Week |
Questions |
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15th Week |
Feedbacks |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Smith, P. K. (2009). Children and play: Understanding children's worlds. John Wiley & Sons.
Schlichting, M. (2019). Understanding Kids, Play, and Interactive Design: How to Create Games Children Love. CRC Press. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
5 |
5 |
25 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Course hours |
15 |
2 |
30 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 89 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 2.96 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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