Information Package

Master's of Pre-School Education with Thesis

ECE656

PLAY AND PLAY MATERIAL IN PRESCHOOL PERIOD II

Course Code
ECE656
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To recognize play and play materials for different developmental periods
  2. To develop appropriate materials and activities according to the individual needs
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDescription, importance, history and social role of play.It provides detailed information about factors affecting play, different phases of play influence to child development, ways to encourage play and toys and play materials in Turkey. Also students are exposed to research and practice, presentation and construction tools.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introducing the play and play materials
2nd Week Importance of play and play materials for children development
3rd Week Steps of reviewing the literature
4th Week Sharing the review
5th Week Sharing the review
6th Week Characteristics of play and play materials according to the ages
7th Week Characteristics of play and play materials according to the ages
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Preparing and choosing principles of play activities
10th Week Preparing and choosing principles of play activities
11th Week Practicum presentations
12th Week Adaptations for impaired children
13th Week Adaptations for impaired children
14th Week Preseantations of the projects
Recommended or Required ReadingJames E. Johnson, James F. Christie, Francis Wardle. (2005). Play, Development and Early Education, Allyn & Bacon
Hughes. Fergus. P. (1995). Children, Play, and Development. Allyn and Bacon.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 30
Presentation of Case Study 1 30
Other 1 20
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 5 5
Homework 1 20 20
Total Work Load148
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.93
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2
K3 X X
K4 X
K5 X X
K6
K7
K8 X
K9
K10 X