Information Package / Course Catalogue
Children and Play
Course Code: ÇGP109
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give the student the competence to apply the game activity in education. Importance of play for children, development of game repertoire, game compilation, game activities and applications, features and applications of the game in special education

Course Content

A. IMPROVING THE PLAY OF THE GAME 1. Resources to be used in developing the game repertoire a) Researching the local games b) Screening the media c) Utilizing the mass communication tools B. COMPILING THE GAMES 1. Selection of the appropriate game for preschool children from the sources

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Ayfer ERGEZEN
Learning Outcomes
1.Will be able to explain the role of play in child education.
2.Will be able to explain the effects of play on child development.
3.Will be able to apply appropriate play stages depending on the level of development of the child.
4.Will be able to design an original and creative game.
5.Will be able to apply games for children with special needs
6.Applies game types according to their characteristics
7.Explain the features of game theories.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Educational Games in Preschool Education, Nobel Yayınları,
2.Prof.Dr. Müzeyyen Sevinç, .Game in early childhood development and education. Morpa, 2009
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Early childhood development and play, game features
Week 2 - Theoretical
The effect of the game on the development of the child
Week 3 - Theoretical
Improving Game Vocabulary
Week 4 - Theoretical
Game theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Compiling Games
Week 6 - Theoretical
Planning and practicing game hours in preschool education institutions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Planning and practicing game hours in preschool education institutions
Week 8 - Theoretical
Concept training with games (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Concept training with games
Week 10 - Theoretical
Various game activities
Week 11 - Theoretical
Various game activities
Week 12 - Theoretical
Developing Game Activity
Week 13 - Theoretical
Developing Game Activity
Week 14 - Theoretical
Play activities in special education
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work141128
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-7
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026