Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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OSD FAKÜLTESİ / OSDTE 301 - ORTAK SEÇMELİ DERSLER BÖLÜMÜ

Code: OSDTE 301 Course Title: CREATIVE THINKING Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ORTAK SEÇMELİ DERSLER BÖLÜMÜ
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MEHMET AKİF CİNGİ (makif@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide information on basic concepts and principles related to creativity, the importance of creative thinking, the relationship between creative thinking and problem solving, the development of creativity, creativity-enhancing practices and their implementation.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain concepts related to creativity and the development process of creativity. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-2 Can use creative problem solving steps to solve the problems he encounters. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-3 Can plan activities that enhance creativity. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-4 Can explain the characteristics of creative people. PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
Presentation
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course covers creativity and creative thinking, creative thinking processes, creative problem-solving strategies and their application.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of creativity and myths of creativity Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
2 Concepts related to creativity Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
3 Traits of creative personality Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
4 Creativity and intelligence Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
5 Creative thinking and theories Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
6 Development of creative thinking Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
7 Factors inhibiting creativity Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Creative problem solving Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
10 Brainstorming and Reverse brainstorming Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
11 SCAMPER applications Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
12 TRIZ applications Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
13 Applications related to brainstorming technique Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
14 Applications related to mind mapping technique Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
15 Applications of the six thinking hats technique Lecture, Question and answer, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Sak, U. (2014). Yaratıcılık: Gelişimi ve geliştirilmesi. Vize Yayıncılık.
2 Buzan, T. (2001). Yaratıcı zekanın gücü. Epsilon.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture Notes, Computer, Videos

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 8 1 20
5.Report 8 1 20
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project 16 1 60
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 1 8 8
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 8 8
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 8 16
       e) Term paper/Project 3 10 30
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 0
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 90