| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| CGY246 |
GAME AND GAME MATERIALS |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
| Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
| Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes about the place and importance of play in development, its requirements for children and the application of play activities |
| Contents of the Course Unit: |
Definitions of game,
Features of the games,
Opinions about games,
The history of the games,
The effects of games on development,
Game theories,
Game stages in child development,
The characteristics and types of the games,
Recognizing the game materials,
Planning the game activities in pre-school education institutions,
Structured, semi-structured and unstructured games and examples,
Information and promotion about toy museums. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
| Explains the basic concepts of games. |
| Designs game-centered developmental activities for children of various ages and characteristics. |
| Adopts the contribution of games to child development. |
| Lists the stages and types of games. |
| Explains game theories |
| Lists the points to be considered in the production of toys & developmental-supporting materials. |
| Produces toys (development-supporting materials) for children of various needs. |
| Guides parents and teachers in choosing age-appropriate play materials. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
| Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
| 1 |
Literature review |
Definition and significance of games; Overview of opinions and history of games |
Instruction |
| 2 |
Literature review |
The effect of games on child development |
Instruction |
| 3 |
Literature review, independent research |
Theories on games |
Instruction, case study |
| 4 |
Literature review, independent research |
Theories on games |
Instruction, brain-storming |
| 5 |
Literature review |
Stages of play in early childhood, features and types of play |
Discussion |
| 6 |
Literature review |
Stages of play in early childhood, features and types of play |
Instruction, group study |
| 7 |
Group research, independent research |
Getting familiar with game materials |
Instruction, Q/A Session |
| 8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 9 |
Independent research |
Planning of game activities in pre-school education institutions |
Discussion |
| 10 |
Independent research |
Structured, semi-structured and unstructured games and their examples |
Discussion |
| 11 |
Group research |
Structured, semi-structured and unstructured games and their examples |
Instruction |
| 12 |
Group research, web-based research |
Information and promotion about toy museums |
Instruction, independent study |
| 13 |
Literature review |
Development- supporting toy making |
Practice |
| 14 |
Literature review |
Development- supporting toy making |
Practice |
| 15 |
Literature review |
Development- supporting toy making |
Practice |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
| Zembat, R. (2012) Okul Öncesinde Özel Eğitim Yöntemleri. Ankara:Anı Yayıncılık |
| Başal,H. A. (2018). Geçmişten Günümüze Türkiye'de Geleneksel Çocuk Oyunları. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık |
| Ogelman, H.G. (2014).Yaşamın İlk Yıllarında Oyun: Oyuna Çok Yönlü Bakış. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. |
ASSESSMENT |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
| Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
The foundation of professional theoretical knowledge of child development science is child, family, development,
forms the concepts of evaluation, identification, support, intervention, education and follow-up. It
Ensuring that the Child Development profession is learned on a scientific basis by considering the concepts with a holistic approach.
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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.
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5 |
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.
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3 |
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| 2 |
To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.
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4 |
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| 3 |
To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.
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4 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.
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4 |
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| 2 |
Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning
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5 |
| 3 |
Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing.
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4 |
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| 2 |
To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.
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3 |
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| 3 |
Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.
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3 |
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| 4 |
To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
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2 |
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| 5 |
To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.
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4 |
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| 2 |
To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
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5 |
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 |
3 |
42 |
| Preliminary & Further Study |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
5 |
1 |
5 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
6 |
1 |
6 |
| 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 |
1 |
2 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
45 |
0 |
73 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
73 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
2,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
3,0 |
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