Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ECE 206
Course Title
Children Play and Learning
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
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.
Course Objectives
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)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
N/A
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
1. Frost, J. L., Wortham, S. C., & Reifel, S. C. (2012). Play and child development. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.
2. Van Hoorn, J. L., Nourot, P. M., Scales, B. R., & Alward, K. R. (2011). Play at the center of the curriculum. New York, NY: Merrill.
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 24 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 6 |
| Observation | 6 |
| Resource Review | 18 |
| Report on a Topic | 25 |
| Oral Presentation | 25 |
| Demonstration | 18 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: