Course Profile

sap course 1537686677

Course Code:

ECE 206

Course Title:

Children Play and Learning

Course Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Catalog Description:

Play concepts. Theories of play. Play development. Types of play. Toys and play tools. Contribution of play to children’s development. Play and toys in Turkish culture. Play environments and contexts. Assessment of play. Play concepts. Theories of play. Play development. Types of play. Toys and play tools. Contribution of play to children’s development. Play and toys in Turkish culture. Play environments and contexts. Assessment of play.

Pre-requisite:
Co-requisite:

Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Semester: 
Spring
Type of Course: 
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery: 
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction: 
English
Software Usage: 
N/A
Course Learning Outcomes: 

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. define concepts, theories and types of young children’s play
2. select developmentally appropriate play tools and toys for young children
3. design developmentally appropriate experiences, indoor and outdoor play environments for young children
4. evaluate the importance of play and play tools in young children’s development and learning
5. interpret individual, gender and cultural differences in children’s play.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: 
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Scaffolding/Coaching
Problem Solving
Microteaching
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Service Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria: 
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Self Evaluation
Presentation (Oral/Poster)

Student Workload:

Lectures
28
hrs
Course Readings
24
hrs
Field Trips/Visits
6
hrs
Observation
6
hrs
Resource Review
18
hrs
Report on a Topic
25
hrs
Oral Presentation
25
hrs
Demonstration
18
hrs

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