ÇOCUK VE DRAMA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGP160	ÇOCUK VE DRAMA	2	4	2	5

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 enable students to acquire the skills to plan, implement, and evaluate drama activities appropriate to the field of child development, starting from drama and basic concepts and continuing through drama in education, role-playing, improvisation, pantomime, sociodrama, emotion studies, games, and the use of materials.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers drama and its basic concepts, drama activities in education, the components of drama, stages of application, planning drama activities, role-playing, dramatization, improvisation, pantomime, frozen imagery, teacher role-playing, silent and wordless dramatizations, six thinking hats, hot seat, narrative, group drawing, sociodrama, drama with emotions, and drama applications with games and materials.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the components and application stages of drama, structuring the process correctly.
Relates drama activities in education to the aims and achievements in the field of child development.
Plans, implements, and evaluates drama activities in an age-appropriate manner.
Effectively uses drama techniques such as role-playing, dramatization, improvisation, pantomime, and frozen imagery.
Develops creative and multifaceted thinking skills through silent, nonverbal, and motionless performances.
Supports communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills through techniques such as hot seat, narrative, group drawing, and sociodrama.
Applies the use of emotions, play, and materials in drama activities in a way that is appropriate to children's developmental characteristics.
Gains competence in planning, implementing, and evaluating drama activities to the level required for professional practice.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Drama and Basic Concepts	Narration
2	Reading / Research	Drama Activities in Education	Narration / Role-Playing
3	Reading / Research	Components of Drama	Narration / Role-Playing
4	Reading / Research	Quiz / Stages of Drama Application	Narration / Role-Playing
5	Reading / Research	Planning Drama Activities	Narration / Role-Playing
6	Reading / Research	Role Playing / Dramatization / Improvisation	Narration / Role-Playing
7	Reading / Research	Pantomime / Frozen Image / Teacher Role-Playing	Narration / Role-Playing
8	Reading / Research	Silent, Non-Verbal and Motionless Reenactments / Six Thinking Hats	Narration / Role-Playing
9	Reading / Research	Quiz / Hot Seat / Narrative / Group Drawing	Narration / Role-Playing
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading / Research	Drama Studies with Emotions	Narration / Role-Playing
12	Reading / Research	Practical Exam	Narration / Role-Playing
13	Reading / Research	Play and Drama Applications	Narration / Role-Playing
14	Reading / Research	Drama with Materials	Narration / Role-Playing
15	Reading / Research	Drama Applications	Narration / Role-Playing
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Cresci, M. M. (2005). Creative Dramatics for Children: Grades 3-6. Good Year Books.
Erbay, F. ve Ömeroğlu, E. (2022).Drama ve Çocuk. Eğiten Kitap, Ankara.

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.			2
2	PC2: Explains the legal process regarding children's rights and protection, and measures against child neglect and abuse.			2

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.					4
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.					4
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.				3

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

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.					4
2	PC12: Can work in collaboration with other disciplines.						5
3	PC13: Manages communication processes with families and multidisciplinary teams.					4

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	15	4	60
Preliminary & Further Study	2	2	4
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	12	4	48
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	2	2	4
Preparation for the Short Exam	2	4	8
TOTAL	33	0	124