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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
01841218 Play Therapy 2 Spring 4 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 Anlatım,soru-cevap,Tartışma, bireysel ve grup çalışmaları
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites Yok
Coordinator Prof. Filiz ERBAY
Instructor(s) Prof. Filiz ERBAY
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Information on the basic principles of play therapy, its place in the life process, its function and its evaluation in children and adolescents.
Objectives of the Course
Discussing theory, technique and difficulties encountered in application and making practice and observation related Play Therapy
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. 5
P2 Based on his institutional and practical knowledge in the field of child development, he has the ability to evaluate the development of typical and atypical children with different methods and tools, develop different solutions with evidence-based approaches to problem situations, and develop support programmes, provide family counselling and inform society. 4
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. 2
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
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
O3 Classifies all areas of development of children and adolescents according to their stages of development. P.1.4 1
O4 She/He distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents with different developments. P.1.5 1
O5 It evaluates the developmental processes of children and adolescents in all areas using different methods and techniques. P.1.6 1
O6 She/he ranks children's developmental evaluation scores. P.2.1 1
O7 She/He interprets the developmental problems of children with typical and atypical development with evidence-based approaches. P.2.2 1
O8 She/he compares the developmental characteristics of children with typical and atypical development. P.2.4 1
O9 Outcomes the processes of developmental evaluation. P.2.5 1
O10 Remember advanced knowledge in child development. P.3.4 1
O11 Transfers the information about child development with a critical point of view P.8.1 1
O12 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
O13 Classify qualitative and quantitative data. P.8.6 1
O14 Recalls the knowledge and practices related to different methods, techniques, materials and program development related to child development. P.9.1 1
O15 Expresses the differences between the use of different methods, techniques and materials P.9.4 1
O16 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 1
** 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 Theoretical Foundations of Play Therapy The place and function of play in the life process. Psychological development process in childhood and adolescence and the use of play in this process.
2 General introduction to the use of play for assessment and treatment purposes. Playroom, equipment and materials
3 Basic Elements: Child, parent, and therapist. History of Play Therapy.
4 Different Play Therapy Approaches
5 Short play approaches and techniques. Behavioral play therapies
6 Basic Principles and Applications of Non-Directive Play Therapy/Supervision
7 arasınav
8 Basic Principles and Applications of Non-Directive Play Therapy/Supervision
9 Basic Principles and Applications of Non-Directive Play Therapy/Supervision
10 The place and function of parents in play therapy. Filial Therapy
11 Filial Therapy and Applications/Supervision
12 Filial Therapy and Applications/Supervision
13 final
Textbook or Material
Resources Axline, V.M. (1990) Dibs in Search of Self: Personality Development in Play Therapy (New Edition), London:Penguin Books
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance 12 10 (%)
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz 1 10 (%)
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 40 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 12 8 96
Midterms 1 12 12
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 1 2 2
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 12 12
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 P2 P3 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. 5 - - - -
O4 She/He distinguishes the developmental characteristics of children and adolescents with different developments. 5 - - - -
O5 It evaluates the developmental processes of children and adolescents in all areas using different methods and techniques. 5 - - - -
O6 She/he ranks children's developmental evaluation scores. - 2 - - -
O7 She/He interprets the developmental problems of children with typical and atypical development with evidence-based approaches. - 4 - - -
O8 She/he compares the developmental characteristics of children with typical and atypical development. - 2 - - -
O9 Outcomes the processes of developmental evaluation. - 5 - - -
O10 Remember advanced knowledge in child development. - - 5 - -
O11 Transfers the information about child development with a critical point of view - - - 4 -
O12 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. - - - 2 -
O13 Classify qualitative and quantitative data. - - - 4 -
O14 Recalls the knowledge and practices related to different methods, techniques, materials and program development related to child development. - - - - 5
O15 Expresses the differences between the use of different methods, techniques and materials - - - - 4
O16 Selects valid and reliable information, materials, methods, techniques and practices in line with the gains and application competencies acquired in professional studies. - - - - 4