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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
01831202 Children And Creativity 2 Autumn 3 2+0+0 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Soru cevap, anlatım, Tartışma
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites Yok
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Filiz ERBAY
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Filiz ERBAY B-233 [email protected] 7426 Wednesday
10:00
Course Content
In this course; basic concepts related to creativity, creativity myths, theories, creative thinking, creative thought production processes, dimensions of creativity, development of creativity, factors affecting creativity, supporting creativity, methods and techniques supporting creativity, preparing activities supporting creativity are included.
Objectives of the Course
The main purpose of the course; To reveal the relationship between creativity and children in early childhood, practices that support creativity, and to create developmentally appropriate creative activities.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 All children and adolescents aged 0-18 have the necessary level of up-to-date, theoretical and practical knowledge about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development. 3
P3 Using advanced knowledge in the field of child development, he conducts individual and group work independently, takes responsibility for interdisciplinary work and performs his task effectively. 3
P4 Professional projects, research and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility plan, implement and monitor and evaluate the process. 2
P8 Following national and international developments in child development, he strives to improve himself individually and professionally, assesses the knowledge gained from a critical perspective, and generates innovative ideas using qualitative and quantitative data. 2
P9 They acquire knowledge and practical competence in the development of different methods, techniques, materials and programmes related to child development and compare and interpret the accuracy, reliability and validity of their achievements. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Explains up-to-date theoretical information about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development of all children and adolescents aged 0-18. P.1.1 1,6
O2 Discerns the differences in current theoretical knowledge of all children and adolescents aged 0-18 about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development. P.1.2 1,6
O3 Classifies all areas of development of children and adolescents according to their stages of development. P.1.4 1,6
O4 She/He distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents with different developments. P.1.5 1,6
O5 She/He conducts individual and group work. P.3.1 6
O6 Remember advanced knowledge in child development. P.3.4 1,6
O7 She/He discusses his ideas in individual and group work. P.3.5 6
O8 Prepares draft ideas for individual and group work. P.3.6 6
O9 She/He reviews different professional projects, research and events. P.4.2 6
O10 The project fulfils its responsibilities in research and activities P.4.4 6
O11 Connects different projects, research and event processes and results. P.4.5 6
O12 Transfers the information about child development with a critical point of view P.8.1 1,6
O13 Develops hypotheses using qualitative and quantitative data on child development. (Assessment) Discusses information on national and international developments related to child development (Understanding) Proposes innovative ideas with a critical perspective (Creation) Classify qualitative and quantitative data. P.8.3 1,6
O14 Proposes innovative ideas with a critical perspective P.8.5 1,6
O15 Recalls the knowledge and practices related to different methods, techniques, materials and program development related to child development. P.9.1 1,6
O16 Develops programs, projects and presentations using different methods, techniques and materials P.9.2 6
O17 Develops new and original materials, programs, activities, etc. P.9.3 6
O18 Expresses the differences between the use of different methods, techniques and materials P.9.4 1
O19 Selects valid and reliable information, materials, methods, techniques and practices in line with the gains and application competencies acquired in professional studies. P.9.5 6
O20 Evaluates the validity and reliability of the information obtained in professional studies carried out individually or as a group. P.9.6 6
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Creativity myths
2 Theories of creativity, importance of creativity
3 Charactersitics of creative person
4 Creativity development of children
5 Factors that effect creativity of children (family, teacher, school etc.)
6 Final
7 Creative thinking techniques - Scamper
9 Creative thinking techniques - morphological synthesis
10 Creative thinking techniques - feature listing
11 Creative thinking techniques - synectic
12 Creative problem solving activities
13 Planning and practising creative play and music activities
14 Planning and implementing creative art and drama activities
15 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Fox, J.E.& Schirrmacher, R. (2012). Art & Creative Development for Young Children Isbell, R. T. & Raines, I. Creativity and the Arts with Young Children.
Fox, J.E.& Schirrmacher, R. (2012). Art & Creative Development for Young Children Isbell, R. T. & Raines, I. Creativity and the Arts with Young Children.
Yıldız Demirtaş, V. (2020). The path to creative and different thinking: Scamper. Educational Book
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance 1 10 (%)
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 50 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 12 2 24
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 12 10 120
Midterms 1 3 3
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 1 3 3
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 150
Total Work Load / 30 5
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P3 P4 P8 P9
O1 Explains up-to-date theoretical information about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development of all children and adolescents aged 0-18. 5 - - - -
O2 Discerns the differences in current theoretical knowledge of all children and adolescents aged 0-18 about the areas of mental, linguistic, motor, emotional, social and emotional development. 5 - - - -
O3 Classifies all areas of development of children and adolescents according to their stages of development. 4 - - - -
O4 She/He distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents with different developments. 4 - - - -
O5 She/He conducts individual and group work. - 5 - - -
O6 Remember advanced knowledge in child development. - 4 - - -
O7 She/He discusses his ideas in individual and group work. - 4 - - -
O8 Prepares draft ideas for individual and group work. - 5 - - -
O9 She/He reviews different professional projects, research and events. - - 3 - -
O10 The project fulfils its responsibilities in research and activities - - 5 - -
O11 Connects different projects, research and event processes and results. - - 4 - -
O12 Transfers the information about child development with a critical point of view - - - 5 -
O13 Develops hypotheses using qualitative and quantitative data on child development. (Assessment) Discusses information on national and international developments related to child development (Understanding) Proposes innovative ideas with a critical perspective (Creation) Classify qualitative and quantitative data. - - - 4 -
O14 Proposes innovative ideas with a critical perspective - - - 4 -
O15 Recalls the knowledge and practices related to different methods, techniques, materials and program development related to child development. - - - - 5
O16 Develops programs, projects and presentations using different methods, techniques and materials - - - - 5
O17 Develops new and original materials, programs, activities, etc. - - - - 5
O18 Expresses the differences between the use of different methods, techniques and materials - - - - 4
O19 Selects valid and reliable information, materials, methods, techniques and practices in line with the gains and application competencies acquired in professional studies. - - - - 5
O20 Evaluates the validity and reliability of the information obtained in professional studies carried out individually or as a group. - - - - 3