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HED328Education2 Unitsintermediate

Population Education

This course provides a comprehensive overview of population education, focusing on its scope, factors influencing population dynamics, and the consequences of overpopulation. It explores key theories, including Malthus and Marx, and examines the demographic transition model. The course delves into Nigeria's population trends, causes and effects of overpopulation, and strategies for curbing population explosion. It also covers family planning, reproductive health, and effective teaching methods for population education.

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90h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Population EducationOverpopulationFamily PlanningDemographyNigeria

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Population Dynamics

2

Overpopulation

3

Family Planning

4

Demographic Transition

5

Malthus Theory

6

Population Policies

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Public Health Officer

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Social Worker

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Population Researcher

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Development Planner

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Education Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareGovernmentEducationNon-profitResearch

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Overview of Population Education

4h

Unit 1: Concept of Population

2 study hours
  • •Read the definition of population.
  • •Understand the concept of population pyramids.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.

Unit 2: Population Education Concept

2 study hours
  • •Define population education.
  • •Describe the nature of population education.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
2

Module 1: Overview of Population Education

4h

Unit 3: General Aims and Objectives of Population Education

2 study hours
  • •State the general aims of population education.
  • •State the general objectives of population education.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.

Unit 4: Population Education at Higher Level of Education

2 study hours
  • •State the goals of population education at higher level of education.
  • •State the reasons for population education at higher level of education.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
3

Module 1: Overview of Population Education

3h

Unit 5: Population Education: Its Importance

3 study hours
  • •State the goals of population education at higher level of education.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
4

Module 2: Scope of Population Education

3h

Unit 1: Demography

3 study hours
  • •Define demography.
  • •State the concerns of demography.
  • •Describe demographic data.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
5

Module 2: Scope of Population Education

3h

Unit 2: Population Change

3 study hours
  • •Define population change.
  • •State the types of population change.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
6

Module 2: Scope of Population Education

3h

Unit 3: Reproductive Health

3 study hours
  • •Describe sexual and reproductive health.
  • •State the causes of reproductive health problems.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
7

Module 3: Theories of Population Education

6h

Unit 4: Determinants of Population Growth

3 study hours
  • •Explain the determinants of population change.
  • •Describe planning for the future as a scope of Population Education.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.

Unit 1: Malthus Theory

3 study hours
  • •Describe theories of population education.
  • •Explain Malthus Theory.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
8

Module 3: Theories of Population Education

6h

Unit 2: Karl Marx's Theory

3 study hours
  • •Describe Karl Marx's theory.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.

Unit 3: Theory of Demographic Transition

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the theory of demographic transition.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
9

Module 4: Population Change and Overpopulation in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Overview of Nigeria's Population

3 study hours
  • •Describe the population of Nigeria.
  • •Explain the dynamics of population growth in Nigeria and it's implication for Development.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
10

Module 4: Population Change and Overpopulation in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: Causes of Overpopulation in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •State the causes of overpopulation in Nigeria.
  • •State the consequences of overpopulation in Nigeria.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
11

Module 4: Population Change and Overpopulation in Nigeria

3h

Unit 3: Effects of Population Explosion on Educational Sector in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •State the effects of overpopulation on Nigerian educational sector.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
12

Module 4: Population Change and Overpopulation in Nigeria

3h

Unit 4: Proposed Measures to curb Population Explosion Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •State the control measures which can be used to curb Nigeria's population explosion.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.
Week
13

Module 5: Consequences of Unplanned Population Growth

6h

Unit 1: General Factors in Population Dynamics

3 study hours
  • •State the factors in population dynamics.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.

Unit 2: Consequences of Population Explosion

3 study hours
  • •State the positive consequences of overpopulation.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercise.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review key definitions and concepts from Units 1-3

2

Create concept maps linking Malthus, Marx, and demographic transition theories

3

Practice applying demographic concepts to real-world scenarios

4

Focus on Nigeria's population trends and policies from Module 4

5

Review family planning methods and their effectiveness from Module 6

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