Child Development
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: CGE038
Course Name: Art Therapy For Chıldren
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. VESİME ITIR DEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): Vesime Itır Demir
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce students to the theoretical and practical basics of Art Therapy. This course explains the historical roots of art therapy and how behaviors are reflected in an artwork.
Course Content: Teaching content and material / technical information about Art Therapy practices for children.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learning art therapy techniques,
2) Selecting content and materials to the therapy group,
3) To learn and apply art therapy studies for children,
4) To gain the ability to interpret and analyze artworks

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course, sharing information about the course content.
2) What is Art Therapy
3) History of Art Therapy
4) Art Interpretation
5) Theoretical Approaches in Art Therapy
6) Art therapy Techniques
7) Midterm
8) Art Therapy Techniques
9) Art Therapy Techniques
10) The importance of Art Practices in Child Development
11) Analysis of Children’s Pictures
12) Art Therapy Practices for Children
13) Art Therapy Practices for Children
14) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Rubin, J.A. (1999). Art Therapy: An Introduction. New York: Brunner/Mazel
References: Malchiodi, C.A. (1998). The Art Therapy Sourcebook. Los Angeles: Lowell House

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic.
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively.
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility.
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments.
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development.
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions.
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance.
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development.
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family.
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development.
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices.
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development.
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic. 2
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively. 2
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility. 2
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments. 3
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development. 3
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions. 3
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance. 3
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 3
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family. 2
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 2
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices. 2
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development. 2
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 2
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 2
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 42
Homework Assignments 3 6
Total Workload 90