Information Package / Course Catalogue
Play Development And Education in Early Childhood
Course Code: OÖÖ226
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Educational and developmental values of the play in early childhood; use the game as an effective teaching method for recognizing and evaluating the child; definition of game, importance, development, social role, game theories, factors affecting the game, supporting the game, planning and implementation of play activities.

Course Content

Definition of the play, place and importance of the play in the development of the child, history, play theories, phases of the play, game types, play in preschool education institutions, factors affecting the play, planning, implementation and evaluation of play activities.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ayşe ÖZTÜRK SAMUR
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognize the educational and developmental value of the play.
2.Develops the ability to use the game as an effective teaching method in recognizing and evaluating the child.
3.Plans the teaching of children in line with their interests and abilities.
4.Design educational environments according to game teaching.
5.Selects appropriate play according to developmental periods.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sevinç, M., (2005). Çocuk Gelişiminde ve Eğitiminde Oyun, İstanbul: Morpa Yayınları.
2.Özçelik, N.(2005). Çocuklarla Oyun Atölyesi, İstanbul: Morpa Yayınları.
3.Özdoğan, B.(2000). Çocuk ve Oyun, Ankara: Anı Yayınları.
4.Öztürk, A. (2001). Okul Öncesi Eğitimde Oyun, İstanbul: Esin Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Content and Introduction, Definition of the Play, Related Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Importance and Place of Play in Child Development
Week 3 - Theoretical
History of the Play
Week 4 - Theoretical
Play Theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Phases of the Play and Types of the Play
Week 6 - Theoretical
Factors Affecting the Play
Week 7 - Theoretical
Play Materials
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Outdoor and Indoor Playgrounds in Preschool Educational Institutions (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Play Therapy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Play in Different Cultures
Week 11 - Theoretical
Planning and Evaluation of Play Activities
Week 12 - Theoretical
Planning and Evaluation of Play Activities
Week 13 - Theoretical
Evalation and Imlementation of Planned Play Activities in Pre-School Education Institutions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evalation and Imlementation of Planned Play Activities in Pre-School Education Institutions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Practice1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment60318
Individual Work3039
Midterm Examination101010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
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5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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5
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5
5
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026