Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3EMB072Analysis and Interpretation of Children's Pictures2+0+02413.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Primary Education Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The general purpose of this course is to ensure that the teacher candidate has knowledge and skills about the relationship between humans and art, the developmental periods of children ` s drawings, the characteristics of children ` s drawings, the factors affecting the content of children ` s drawings, the role of the mother, father and teacher during the child ` s drawing activity, the points to be considered in the interpretation of children ` s drawings, and the evaluation tests of children ` s drawings.
Course Content The relationship between man and art, developmental periods of children ` s drawings, characteristics of children ` s drawings, factors affecting the content of children ` s drawings, the role of mother, father and teacher during the child ` s drawing activity, points to be considered in the interpretation of children ` s drawings, children ` s drawings evaluation tests.
Course Methods and Techniques Each lesson will begin with the instructor introducing you to the weekly course content. During the teaching process, lectures, question-answer, case study methods will be used, and group discussions will be included. Therefore, it is mandatory to do preliminary work on the topic to be covered before the lesson.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Nurgül ERBAĞCI https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/nurgul-cakmak/ nurgul.erbagci@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Halmatov, S. (2016). Çocuk resimleri analizi ve psikolojik resim testleri. Pegem Atıf İndeksi, 2016(1), 1-160.
Çankırılı, A. (2011). Çocuk resimlerinin dili. Zafer Yayın.
Dilci, T. (2018). Çocuk resimlerini okuyabilmek. Eğitim Yayınevi.
Course Notes Below are suggestions on how you can participate in class:
? Follow the weekly class flow and make your preparations.
? Be sure to write down important notes discussed in class in your notebooks.

Course Category
Education %70
Field %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Assignments 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 8 8
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 116

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1 Explains the relationship between humans and art, as well as the developmental stages of children ` s drawings.
2 Evaluates the factors influencing the characteristics and content of children ` s drawings.
3 Interprets children ` s drawings and explains the points to consider during interpretation.
4 Acquires knowledge about the approaches and tests used to evaluate children ` s drawings.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction of the Course Yok
2 Child and Picture Topic review and preliminary readings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
3 Child Picture Development Periods - I Topic review and preliminary readings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy, 2016
4 Child Picture Development Periods - II Topic review and preliminary readings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
5 Approaches to Evaluating Children ` s Drawings and Points to Consider Topic review and preliminary readings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
6 Getting to know the child and family Topic review and preliminary readings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
7 The Role of Teachers and Families in Children ` s Drawings Topic review and preliminary readings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
8 Midterm exam
9 Children ` s Picture Evaluation Tests Topic review and preliminary readings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
10 Color Selection in Children ` s Drawings and Place and Direction Selection on Paper Examination of children ` s drawings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
11 Interpretation of the Human Figure in Children ` s Drawings Examination of children ` s drawings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
12 Interpretation of Number of People and Family Drawings in Children ` s Drawings Examination of children ` s drawings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
13 Interpretation of House and Nature Figures in Children ` s Drawings Examination of children ` s drawings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
14 Reflections of Physical Violence, Sexual Abuse, Divorce and War in Children ` s Drawings Examination of children ` s drawings Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016
15 Interpretation of children ` s drawings: application and evaluation Interpretation of children ` s drawings: -Çankırılı, 2011; Dilci, 2018; Halmatoy 2016

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24
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In2 3 5 3 4 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 1 4 2 2 1 3 1 2 4 3 1 1 2
In3 3 5 3 4 3 4 3 2 3 2 3 1 4 2 2 1 4 1 2 4 3 1 1 2
In4 4 4 3 4 3 2 3 2 2 1 3 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 3 2 1 1 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant