Information Package / Course Catalogue
Educational Games
Course Code: REKB229
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to equip students with the skills to plan, implement and evaluate educational games for various age groups from children to adults. The course covers the role of games in learning, types of educational games, leadership in play, group dynamics, and learning through play.

Course Content

Includes play theories, types of educational games, age-appropriate planning, games that develop motor skills, group games, creative drama-supported games, assessment methods, leadership and play safety issues.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.sExplains the concept of play and its educational dimensions.
2.Plans educational games suitable for age and development levels.
3.Leads educational games with leadership skills.
4.Analyzes and evaluates learning through play
5.Creates safe and inclusive play environments.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Educational Games
Week 2 - Theoretical
Relationship Between Play and Learning
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types of Educational Games
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Developmental Stages and Play
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Individual Differences and Game Design
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Game Planning and Organization
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Group games and teamwork
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Educational Games for Individuals with Disabilities
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Classification of educational games
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Developing materials for educational games
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Group Games and Cooperation
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Assessment of educational games
Week 13 - Practice
Educational game application examples
Week 14 - Practice
Educational game application examples
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment2216
Individual Work82016
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
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OÇ-1
5
5
1
1
5
1
1
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
3
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026