Family Life And Sex Education
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 79 pages
- 9 units
This course provides an in-depth exploration of family life and sex education, emphasizing the family's role in societal development and member well-being. It covers marriage, family structures, human sexuality, and reproductive systems. The course also addresses pregnancy, adolescent sexuality, and family planning, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to promote responsible sexual behavior and family health. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge, attitude and skills required to be an active member of the school health team.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED213, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED213 · UNIT 1: STRUCTURES OF THE FAMILY
Carefully work through each unit and make your notes. Join the online real time facilitation as scheduled. Where you missed the scheduled online real time facilitation, go through the recorded facilitation session at your own free time. Each real time facilitation session will be video recorded and posted on the platform.
What you should be able to do
- Explain marriage, types, and factors that enhance success.
- List functions and types of the family.
- Explain components of maternal and child health.
- Explain sexuality and its common terminologies.
- Identify male and female reproductive systems.
- Explain pregnancy and its stages.
What it prepares you for
- Health Educator
- Family Counselor
- Public Health Officer
- Reproductive Health Specialist
- School Health Coordinator
- Healthcare
- Education
- Social Services
- Government Agencies
- Non-Profit Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Human Sexuality and Reproductive Systems
Unit 2: Female Reproductive System
Requires understanding of complex anatomical structures and physiological processes.
- Module 2: Human Sexuality and Reproductive Systems
Unit 3: Male Reproductive System
Requires understanding of hormonal functions and sperm production.
- Module 3: Pregnancy, Adolescent Sexuality, Sex Education
Unit 1: Pregnancy, Childbirth and Pregnancy-related Health Conditions
Involves understanding of various pregnancy-related complications and their management.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Marriage, Family Structures and Family Health
Unit 1: Structures of the Family · 2 hours
Read the introduction to the family and its structures in society.. Understand the importance of family and the roles it plays in building a sustainable and stable society/nation.. Identify factors which help to strengthen the society and others which weaken the society..
- Week 2Module 1: Marriage, Family Structures and Family Health
Unit 2: Family Health · 2 hours
Focus on the health needs of the family, especially the most vulnerable members (mother and child).. Study maternal and child health.. Understand the health needs of each category of members of the family unit differ one from the other..
- Week 3Module 1: Marriage, Family Structures and Family Health
Unit 3: Marriage · 2 hours
Focus on marriage as a bond between husband and wife and the foundation of the family.. Study the different variations of marriage.. Highlight theories explaining the process of choosing a partner and the consequences and benefits of different forms of marriage..
- Week 4Module 2: Human Sexuality and Reproductive Systems
Unit 1: Human Sexuality · 2 hours
Understand the differences in the sexes.. Explore what makes us male or female and how our structures and sexual relationship bring about reproduction.. Study the specific organs that make up our reproductive system and the functions they perform..
- Week 5Module 2: Human Sexuality and Reproductive Systems
Unit 2: Female Reproductive System · 2 hours
Learn in details the components of the female reproductive system.. Understand the functions of each organ that make up the female reproductive system.. Study the female sexual functions..
Unit 3: Male Reproductive System · 2 hours
Learn in details the components of the male reproductive system.. Understand the functions of each organ that make up the male reproductive system.. Study how these organs contribute to human reproduction..
- Week 6Module 3: Pregnancy, Adolescent Sexuality, Sex Education
Unit 1: Pregnancy, Childbirth and Pregnancy-related Health Conditions · 2 hours
Study the process of pregnancy and situations that can improve or affect this process negatively or positively.. Understand the processes that leads to pregnancy.. List the stages of pregnancy..
- Week 7Module 3: Pregnancy, Adolescent Sexuality, Sex Education
Unit 2: Adolescence Sexuality and Sex Education · 2 hours
Understand adolescence as a period of intense sexual maturation.. Study the dangers related to sexuality because of the peculiarity of this stage of development.. Understand sex education as that training in sexuality that will help the youth navigate through this period of development safely and with optimum health..
- Week 8Module 3: Pregnancy, Adolescent Sexuality, Sex Education
Unit 3: Family Planning · 2 hours
Understand family planning as that approach to regulating fertility and making sure that pregnancy is by choice and not by accident or chance.. Study the methods available for regulation of fertility and the need and advantages of doing so.. Explain the methods available for regulation of fertility and the need and advantages of doing so..
- Week 9Module 1: Marriage, Family Structures and Family Health
Unit 1: Structures of the Family · 2 hours
Review the definition of family.. Review the types of families.. Review the functions of the family..
- Week 10Module 1: Marriage, Family Structures and Family Health
Unit 2: Family Health · 2 hours
Review the definition of family health.. Review the aims of maternal and child health.. Review sexual problems and dysfunctions..
- Week 11Module 1: Marriage, Family Structures and Family Health
Unit 3: Marriage · 2 hours
Review the definition of marriage.. Review mate selection.. Review the exchange theory..
- Week 12Module 2: Human Sexuality and Reproductive Systems
Unit 1: Human Sexuality · 2 hours
Review the concept of sexuality.. Review common sexuality terms.. Review human sexual response..
- Week 13Module 3: Pregnancy, Adolescent Sexuality, Sex Education
Unit 1: Pregnancy, Childbirth and Pregnancy-related Health Conditions · 2 hours
Review pregnancy and stages of pregnancy.. Review childbirth.. Review complications of pregnancy..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking family structures, functions, and health (Modules 1-3).
- Practice defining key sexuality terms from Unit 1 of Module 2 weekly.
- Review diagrams of male/female reproductive systems (Units 2-3, Module 2) and label structures.
- Summarize pregnancy stages and related health conditions (Unit 1, Module 3) using flowcharts.
- Compare and contrast family planning methods (Unit 3, Module 3) with pros and cons.
- Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments.
- Allocate specific study hours for each module based on its complexity.
- Join online discussions and clarify doubts with the facilitator.
- Focus on understanding the underlying principles rather than rote memorization.
- Practice answering past questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED213 about?
This course provides an in-depth exploration of family life and sex education, emphasizing the family's role in societal development and member well-being. It covers marriage, family structures, human sexuality, and reproductive systems. The course also addresses pregnancy, adolescent sexuality, and family planning, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to promote responsible sexual behavior and family health. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge, attitude and skills required to be an active member of the school health team.
How many units does HED213 have?
HED213, Family Life And Sex Education, has 9 units across 3 modules, over 79 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED213?
HED213 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is HED213 hard?
HED213 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED213 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is HED213 assessed?
HED213 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with HED213?
Health Educator, Family Counselor, Public Health Officer, Reproductive Health Specialist and School Health Coordinator.