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 3)
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Description, 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
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
James 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
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
