Faculty of Education · Pre-School Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
Defining creativity and creative thinking,
To list the characteristics of creative person,
To explain the factors that affecting creativity,
To explain the importance of creativity in preschool period,
To know the development of creativity,
Designing applications and educational environments that develop creativity,
Course Content
Definition of creativity. The importance of creative thinking for human and community life. Social, developmental, emotional and educational barriers that affecting creativity, creative personality traits. The relationship between creativity and intelligence, dimensions of creativity, development of creativity and the role of education. Parenting, teacher attitudes, different theories on creativity, creative drama. Creativity and play. Creativity and art, Creativity and language development, Creative Compilation, Creativity and Science, Creative problem solving. Creating creativity development activities and applications.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain the concept of creativity and its concepts.
- Realizes and develops its own creative potential.
- Explains how to plan the learning environment in a creative way.
- Explains the characteristics of creative individuals.
- Discover the creative aspects of children.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 14 | 14 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information about the course work process; Determination of Working Groups; | Course selection; |
| 2 | Definition, dimensions and importance of creativity Application / Activity: My Face; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 3 | Theories, theories and approaches related to creativity; Application / Event: Workshop: Developing productivity skills; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 4 | Relationship between creativity and imagination, gender, age and intelligence; Application / Activity: Writing poetry and drawing creative background; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 5 | 4. Istanbul Design Biennial tour; | Studying about Istanbul Design Biennial |
| 6 | Development of Creativity; Application / Activity: To create a creative work based on the design biennial on the basis of associative approach; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 7 | The contribution of the family, teacher and educational environment in the development of creativity; Application / Activity: Creative environment design for preschool education; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 8 | midterm | midterm |
| 9 | Creative problem solving techniques; Application / Activity: Brainstorming and SCAMPER techniques; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 10 | Activities that develop individual creativity and creative practices in pre-school; Application / Event: Line and picture completion activity; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 11 | Measuring creativity in education 1; Application / Activity: ebru workshop; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 12 | Measuring Creativity in Education 2 Application / Activity: Book Presentations about Creativity; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 13 | Analysis of children's creative features through pictures; Application / Activity: Creative product design with residual materials; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 14 | Application / Activity: Creative play and drama applications; | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 15 | Practice / Efficiency: Developing productivity skills 2 (Model Aircraft Construction) potfolyo preparations | Reviewing the main source of the course; Supplying the necessary materials for workshop; |
| 16 | Final Exam/Portfolio Delivery | Final Exam |