Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF EDUCATION / OÖEAE 510 - PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION

Code: OÖEAE 510 Course Title: CREATIVITY AND CREATIVE CHILDREN ACTIVITIES IN EARLY CHILDHO Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer SEMA ÖNGÖREN (semaongoren@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) SEMA ÖNGÖREN,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide information on the definition of creativity, its scope, creative characteristics in children, factors affecting the development of creativity in children, and activity planning and practice for the development of creativity in preschool education.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Gains knowledge about creativity and basic concepts. PO-3 Has knowledge and skills based on preschool education.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Knows the characteristics of creative children. PO-1 Recognizes the characteristics of preschool children in many ways.
PO-4 Evaluates children's development and learning from multiple perspectives.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 Can prepare creative children's activities in preschool education. PO-2 Supports the development and learning of children by using different methods and techniques.
PO-5 Plans and implements an educational program suitable for the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 Can apply creative children's activities in preschool education. PO-5 Plans and implements an educational program suitable for the developmental characteristics of preschool children.
PO-10 Selects, prepares and uses materials for learning outcomes and children's needs.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course is the definition of creativity; theories explaining creative thinking; dimensions of creativity; development of creativity in the child; the relationship between creativity and intelligence; areas of creativity and art; creative personality traits, factors affecting creativity, the role of education in the development of creativity; evaluation of creativity; It includes planning, implementation and evaluation of creative activities suitable for preschool education program.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Creativity and Basic Concepts Lecturing, Discussion, Question and Answer, Group Work, Brainstorming, Case Study Method
2 Development of Creativity in Child Lecturing, Discussion, Question and Answer, Group Work, Brainstorming, Case Study Method
3 Creative Thinking Processes Lecturing, Discussion, Question and Answer, Group Work, Brainstorming, Case Study Method
4 Creative Thinking Theories Lecturing, Discussion, Question and Answer, Group Work, Brainstorming, Case Study Method
5 Creativity in Education Lecturing, Discussion, Question and Answer, Group Work, Brainstorming, Case Study Method
6 Creative Play Activities Project Presentation, Brainstorming, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Skill Development Work
7 Creative Art Activities Project Presentation, Brainstorming, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Skill Development Work
8 mid-term exam
9 Creative Math Activities Project Presentation, Brainstorming, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Skill Development Work
10 Creative Movement Activities Project Presentation, Brainstorming, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Skill Development Work
11 Creative Turkish Activities Project Presentation, Brainstorming, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Skill Development Work
12 Creative Science Activities Project Presentation, Brainstorming, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Skill Development Work
13 Creative Music Events Project Presentation, Brainstorming, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Skill Development Work
14 Creative Drama Activities Project Presentation, Brainstorming, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Skill Development Work, Drama
15 Creative Literacy Preparation Activities Project Presentation, Brainstorming, Simulation, Planned Group Work, Skill Development Work
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Duman, G. & Aral, N. (2014). Çocuklarda sanat ve yaratıcılığın gelişimi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
2 Funck, A. K., Weidemann, C. & Kutschbach, D. (2012). Her güne bir sanat etkinliği. İstanbul:Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture Notes, Computer, Activity Materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 6-15 1 50
5.Report 6-15 1 10
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 6 18
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 6 12
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 5 8 40
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 7 21
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 120