ÇOCUK VE OYUN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGP158	ÇOCUK VE OYUN	2	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer MERVE MERCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ÖZGE ÜNSEVER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to examine the place and importance of play in child development from theoretical and practical perspectives, and to equip students with the knowledge and skills to use play as an effective tool in understanding, supporting, and educating children.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the definition, history, and theories of play; play development; types and areas of play; the impact of play on developmental areas; age-appropriate toys; children with special needs and play; planning play activities; the role of parents and teachers; play therapy; and play applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It explains the definition, importance, and historical development of play.
It explains play theories.
It explains the effects of play on cognitive and language development.
It analyzes the contributions of play to motor development and social-emotional development.
It identifies age-appropriate toys.
It uses play as a technique for understanding and evaluating children.
It plans appropriate games and play activities for children with special needs.
It plans and implements play activities.
It explains the role of parents in children's play and evaluates its effects.
It analyzes the role of teachers in play activities.
It explains concepts related to play therapy.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Definition, Importance, and History of Play	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
2	Reading	Play Theories	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
3	Reading	Play Development	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
4	Reading	Types of Play and Playgrounds	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
5	Reading	The Impact of Play on Cognitive and Language Development	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
6	Reading	The Impact of Play on Motor Development and Social-Emotional Development	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
7	Reading	Toys According to Age	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
8	Reading	Play as a Technique for Understanding Children	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
9	Reading	Children with Special Needs and Play	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Planning and Implementation in Play Activities	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
12	Reading	The Role of Parents in Children's Play	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
13	Reading	The Role of Teachers in Play Activities	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
14	Reading	Play Therapy	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
15	Reading	Play-Based Applications	Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Lillemyr, O. F. (2009). Taking play seriously: Children and play in early childhood education–Anexciting challenge. IAP.
Önder, A., ve Arslan Çiftçi, H. (2017). Erken çocuklukta oyun ve oyun yoluyla öğrenme. Ankara:
Ayşe Belgin Aksoy (Ed.) (2019). Okul Öncesi Eğitimde Oyun. Hedef Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC1: Explains legal regulations and procedures related to child development.					4
2	PC2: Explains the legal process regarding children's rights and protection, and measures against child neglect and abuse.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC3: By monitoring current national and international developments in their field from diverse sources, they make assessments regarding professional practices.						5
2	PC4: Explains the basic concepts, legal regulations, and risk factors related to occupational health and safety.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC5: Collaborate by communicating effectively with families and the community.						5
2	PC6: Select and effectively use tools, equipment, and technologies used in professional practices in a manner appropriate to their purposes.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC7: Considering the developmental characteristics of children aged 0-6 in preschool and special education, it plans and implements an appropriate educational program for the child.						5
2	PC8: Identifies potential problems related to their profession and conducts the necessary research to address them.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC9: Analyzes problems related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC10: Develops solutions while observing professional and ethical values.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC11: They serve as a role model for society through their appearance, demeanor, attitude, and behavior.			2
2	PC12: Can work in collaboration with other disciplines.	0
3	PC13: Manages communication processes with families and multidisciplinary teams.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	PC14: Follows developments in the professional field by using a foreign language.			2
2	PC15: Demonstrates an open attitude towards learning related to lifelong personal and professional development.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	10	2	20
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	7	2	14
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	2	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	2	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	72