Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5EMB091Developing Creativity Skills in Prospective Teachers2+0+02430.10.2026
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 aim of this course is to enable prospective teachers to understand the concept of creativity and the fundamental characteristics of creative thinking, recognize and develop their own creative potential, and effectively use methods, techniques, and activities that support creativity in teaching processes. Within the scope of the course, prospective teachers are expected to develop their abilities to generate original and diverse ideas, develop alternative solutions, approach problem situations from different perspectives, think flexibly, and engage in creative problem solving. In addition, the course aims to enable prospective teachers to design educational materials that support students’ creativity.
Course Content This course is a practice-oriented course that aims to develop teacher candidates’ creativity skills through theoretical and practical activities. The course addresses the fundamental components of creativity, creative thinking processes, and creative thinking techniques. Teacher candidates are actively engaged in various material-based, visual, written, and performative production processes.
The course includes activities such as creative drawing, designing with recycled materials, creative writing based on visual stimuli and poetry, creative drama, and interdisciplinary production. Through these activities, teacher candidates are supported in gaining individual and group-based creative production experiences and exploring different forms of expression.
The practical component of the course encourages teacher candidates to develop original ideas, generate different perspectives, apply creative problem-solving skills, and design a variety of educational materials. Thus, the course aims to foster an understanding of creativity not merely as an individual skill, but also as a pedagogical approach that can be integrated into teaching and learning processes.
Course Methods and Techniques In addition to techniques such as brainstorming and SCAMPER, methods such as Project-Based Learning, Cooperative Learning, and Maker/Design Activities will also be incorporated.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof. Yaşare Aktaş Arnas yasare.aktas@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Çelebi Öncü, E. (Ed.). (2021). Creativity in early childhood and its development (7th ed.). Pegem Akademi.
Yıldız, V. (2010). Line completion activities (M. Sayın, Illus.; 5th ed.). Kök
Course Notes The course is conducted in a format that supports theoretical knowledge aimed at developing prospective teachers’ creative thinking skills through practical activities. Students are expected to actively participate in activities such as brainstorming, SCAMPER, creative writing, creative drama, role reversal, design using recycled materials, and problem solving. Throughout the course, original ideas and products are developed through individual and group work, and the resulting work is evaluated through presentations, peer feedback, and self-assessment.

Course Category
Education %100

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
Project 2 % 100
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 11 2 22
Presentation 1 4 4
Project 2 30 60
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 116

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Plans and implements creative activities by taking into account the developmental characteristics of primary school children.
2 Uses brainstorming, SCAMPER, and similar creative thinking techniques to design activities in educational settings.
3 Designs and implements visual, written, and performance-based creative activities such as drawing, storytelling, poetry, and drama.
4 Develops original learning products that foster creativity using recycled materials.
5 Integrates creative techniques such as creative writing and producing original work based on visual stimuli into educational processes.
6 Plans, implements, and evaluates individual and group-based creative learning activities.
7 Effectively presents the creative products and activities they develop through oral, written, and visual means.
8 Identifies individual learning needs for enhancing creativity and pursues continuous self-development in line with lifelong learning.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction and Introduction to Creativity - Aim, scope, and implementation of the course - What is creativity? - What are the characteristics of a creative individual? - Preliminary assessment: A brief activity titled “How Creative Am I?”
2 Creative Drawing I - The SCAMPER technique - Recognizing mental blocks - Practice: Creating original products from a simple line - Sharing and group evaluation
3 Creative Writing I - Writing new stories based on familiar children’s stories - Story completion - Completing an unfinished story
4 Creative Writing II - Creating stories based on visual prompts - Visual reading and interpretation
5 From Music to Story III - Writing or illustrating a story inspired by the emotions evoked by music
6 Creative Writing IV - From poetry to words - “From Words to Poetry and Composition” activity
7 Role Reversal - Taking on different roles (teacher, parent, and administrator) in various problem situations - Approaching problems from different perspectives and developing empathy
9 Creative Production with Recycled Materials I - Recycling and creative design - Creating products using simple materials - Group activity: “Turn Waste into Art”
10 Creative Production with Recycled Materials II - Functional design (toys, tools, etc.) - Problem-solving-based production - Product presentations and feedback
11 Unusual Uses I - Using an object (paper clip, newspaper, plastic bottle) for different purposes - “Choose an object and use it for five different purposes” - Group activities
12 Unusual Uses II - Using an object (paper clip, newspaper, plastic bottle) for different purposes - “Choose an object and use it for five different purposes” - Group activities
13 Designing Educational Materials - Designing an educational material for children using simple materials - Selecting a lesson/activity and designing an educational material aligned with the intended learning outcomes - Group activities
14 Creative Drawing II - The SCAMPER technique - Recognizing mental blocks - Practice: Creating original products from a simple line - Sharing and group evaluation
15 Final Project - Designing an activity to teach children about water conservation - Presentation of creative products developed throughout the semester - Overall evaluation and feedback

 
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
C1 4 3 1 3 1 4 1 1 4 3 3 1 3 2 3 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
C2 4 2 2 3 1 4 1 2 3 3 5 1 3 2 5 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1
C3 4 2 1 3 1 4 1 1 4 4 4 1 4 3 5 1 2 1 2 5 4 2 2 1
C4 3 1 1 2 1 4 1 2 3 5 3 1 4 3 5 1 2 3 2 4 2 2 2 2
C5 4 2 1 3 1 4 1 1 4 3 5 1 4 2 5 1 2 1 2 4 5 2 2 1
C6 4 3 2 3 1 4 1 2 5 3 5 2 4 5 4 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2
C7 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 3 2 1 3 4 4 2 2 1 3 4 5 2 2 1
C8 1 1 4 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 5 2 5 1 3 2 2 2 2 2

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