Population Education
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 135 pages
- 21 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 90 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED328, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 2: POPULATION EDUCATION CONCEPTPage 3
- UNIT 3: GENERAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF POPULATION EDUCATIONPage 11
- UNIT 4: POPULATION EDUCATION AT HIGHER LEVEL OF EDUCATIONPage 15
- UNIT 5: POPULATION EDUCATION: ITS IMPORTANCEPage 19
- UNIT 1 DEMOGRAPHYPage 25
- UNIT 2 SCOPE OF POPULATION EDUCATION (POPULATION CHANGE)Page 33
- UNIT 3: SCOPE OF POPULATION EDUCATIONPage 37
- UNIT 4: SCOPE OF POPULATION EDUCATION (DETERMINANTS OF POPULATION CHANGE AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE)Page 41
- UNIT 1 FACTORS IN POPULATION DYNAMICS
- MODULE 5
- UNIT 2 POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES OF OVERPOPULATION ON A POPULATION
- UNIT 3 NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF OVERPOPULATION ON A POPULATION
- UNIT 1 HOW TO CURB OVERPOPULATION IN AFRICAPage 95
- UNIT 2 OVERVIEW OF FAMILY PLANNING IN NIGERIAPage 100
- UNIT 3 METHODS OF TEACHING POPULATION EDUCATIONPage 106
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED328 · UNIT 2: POPULATION EDUCATION CONCEPT
It is triangular in shape, with each age group having a bar that is shorter than the one before it, symbolizing that as we go down the pyramid, more people die. A large base denotes a high rate of birth. The graph's top is tapering, indicating that a region's life expectancy is decreasing.
What you should be able to do
- Define population education and its importance
- Explain the factors influencing population dynamics
- Analyze the consequences of overpopulation
- Compare different population theories
- Evaluate population policies and programs
- Apply population education concepts to real-world scenarios
What it prepares you for
- Public Health Officer
- Social Worker
- Population Researcher
- Development Planner
- Education Officer
- Healthcare
- Government
- Education
- Non-profit
- Research
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Theories of Population Education
Unit 1: Malthus Theory
Malthus's theory requires understanding of complex mathematical ratios and their implications on resource allocation and population growth.
- Module 2: Scope of Population Education
Unit 1: Demography
Demography involves statistical analysis and interpretation of population data, which can be challenging for students without a strong quantitative background.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 50 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Overview of Population Education
Unit 1: Concept of Population · 2 hours
Read the definition of population.. Understand the concept of population pyramids.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
Unit 2: Population Education Concept · 2 hours
Define population education.. Describe the nature of population education.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
- Week 2Module 1: Overview of Population Education
Unit 3: General Aims and Objectives of Population Education · 2 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 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 3Module 1: Overview of Population Education
Unit 5: Population Education: Its Importance · 3 hours
State the goals of population education at higher level of education.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
- Week 4Module 2: Scope of Population Education
Unit 1: Demography · 3 hours
Define demography.. State the concerns of demography.. Describe demographic data.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
- Week 5Module 2: Scope of Population Education
Unit 2: Population Change · 3 hours
Define population change.. State the types of population change.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
- Week 6Module 2: Scope of Population Education
Unit 3: Reproductive Health · 3 hours
Describe sexual and reproductive health.. State the causes of reproductive health problems.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
- Week 7Module 3: Theories of Population Education
Unit 4: Determinants of Population Growth · 3 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 hours
Describe theories of population education.. Explain Malthus Theory.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
- Week 8Module 3: Theories of Population Education
Unit 2: Karl Marx's Theory · 3 hours
Describe Karl Marx's theory.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
Unit 3: Theory of Demographic Transition · 3 hours
Discuss the theory of demographic transition.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
- Week 9Module 4: Population Change and Overpopulation in Nigeria
Unit 1: Overview of Nigeria's Population · 3 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 10Module 4: Population Change and Overpopulation in Nigeria
Unit 2: Causes of Overpopulation in Nigeria · 3 hours
State the causes of overpopulation in Nigeria.. State the consequences of overpopulation in Nigeria.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
- Week 11Module 4: Population Change and Overpopulation in Nigeria
Unit 3: Effects of Population Explosion on Educational Sector in Nigeria · 3 hours
State the effects of overpopulation on Nigerian educational sector.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
- Week 12Module 4: Population Change and Overpopulation in Nigeria
Unit 4: Proposed Measures to curb Population Explosion Nigeria · 3 hours
State the control measures which can be used to curb Nigeria's population explosion.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
- Week 13Module 5: Consequences of Unplanned Population Growth
Unit 1: General Factors in Population Dynamics · 3 hours
State the factors in population dynamics.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
Unit 2: Consequences of Population Explosion · 3 hours
State the positive consequences of overpopulation.. Complete self-assessment exercise..
Preparing for the exam
- Review key definitions and concepts from Units 1-3
- Create concept maps linking Malthus, Marx, and demographic transition theories
- Practice applying demographic concepts to real-world scenarios
- Focus on Nigeria's population trends and policies from Module 4
- Review family planning methods and their effectiveness from Module 6
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED328 about?
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.
How many units does HED328 have?
HED328, Population Education, has 21 units across 4 modules, over 135 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED328?
HED328 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is HED328 hard?
HED328 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED328 take to study?
About 90 hours of study, spread across its 21 units.
How is HED328 assessed?
HED328 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with HED328?
Public Health Officer, Social Worker, Population Researcher, Development Planner and Education Officer.