GAME AND GAME MATERIALS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.					4
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.				3
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.					4
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.						5
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.						5
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.					4
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						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