HEM701

Basic Of Family Education

Health Sciences
700 level
3 credit units
74 pages
13 units

This course introduces students to the basics of family education, exploring the family as a fundamental unit of society. It covers adolescent development, including physical, sexual, and emotional changes. Topics include reproductive systems, deviant sexual activities, motivations for sexual behavior, and sexual health education. The course also addresses the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, equipping students with knowledge for responsible decision-making.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 26 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical
Practical work: No

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of HEM701, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

HEM701 · UNIT 1: FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION: CONCEPT AND MEANING

The literature reveals a tendency to classify families according to residence patterns, authority figures, or degree of extendedness. A matrilineal family is defined as the recognition of kin on the mother’s side only. However, in understanding how matriarchal systems work, it is clear that they are not matriarchal vis-a-vis male a trustee that is paternal kinsman (Nsugbe, 1974).

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What you should be able to do

Explain the functions and importance of the family unit.
Identify the physical, emotional, and social needs of adolescents.
Describe the male and female reproductive systems and their functions.
Discuss the causes and consequences of deviant sexual activities.
Explain the motivations behind sexual behavior in adolescents.
Identify methods for preventing unwanted pregnancies and STIs.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Social Worker
Family Counselor
Health Educator
Community Health Worker
Youth Development Officer

Where it is applied

Healthcare
Education
Social Services
Community Development
Non-profit Organizations

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

MODULE II
Unit 7: Homosexuality in Adolescence
Understanding the various factors contributing to homosexuality requires a nuanced approach and sensitivity to diverse perspectives.
MODULE II
Unit 8: Promiscuity in Adolescence
The complex interplay of emotional, social, and economic factors leading to promiscuity requires critical analysis.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1MODULE 1
- Unit 1: Family Life Education: Concept and Meaning · 2 hours
  Read the introduction to Family Life Education.. Define the concept of family and its role in society.. Discuss the functions of the family and the establishment of identity..
Week 2MODULE 1
- Unit 2: Needs of Adolescents · 2 hours
  Identify the needs of adolescents.. Explain the concept and importance of Family Life Education.. Discuss the role of family in adolescent well-being..
Week 3MODULE 1
- Unit 3: Male Reproductive System and Functioning · 2 hours
  Explain physical development in adolescent boys.. Describe puberty and its characteristics.. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of early maturation..
Week 4MODULE 1
- Unit 4: Female Reproductive System and Functioning · 2 hours
  Explain physical development in adolescent girls.. Describe puberty in adolescent girls.. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of early maturation in girls..
Week 5MODULE 1
- Unit 5: Sexual Development in Adolescence · 2 hours
  Explain adolescent sexuality and its development.. List sexual moves and their implications.. Describe the crisis nature of adolescence..
Week 6MODULE 1
- Unit 6: Deviant Sexual Activity During Adolescence · 2 hours
  Identify culturally accepted forms of sexual behaviors.. Describe masturbation and its effects.. List beneficial methods of letting off steam during adolescence..
Week 7MODULE II
- Unit 7: Homosexuality in Adolescence · 2 hours
  Explain the sexual orientation of adolescents.. Define homosexuality and its implications.. List the factors that induce people to develop as homosexuals..
Week 8MODULE II
- Unit 8: Promiscuity in Adolescence · 2 hours
  Explain sexual perversion among adolescents.. List sexually transmitted diseases.. Discuss the impact of STDs on adolescent well-being..
Week 9MODULE II
- Unit 9: Motivations for Sexual Behaviour · 2 hours
  Describe sexual behavior among adolescents.. Identify the motives for sexual behavior.. Explain the psychological and social motives for sexuality..
Week 10MODULE II
- Unit 10: Sexual Health Education · 2 hours
  Define the concept of health and its dimensions.. Describe the experience of unwed teenage parents.. Discuss the support systems available for teenage parents..
Week 11MODULE II
- Unit 11: Prevention of Unwanted Pregnancy · 2 hours
  Identify methods of preventing unwanted pregnancy that require no medical supervision.. Identify methods of preventing unwanted pregnancy that require medical supervision.. Discuss the effectiveness and risks of each method..
Week 12MODULE II
- Unit 12: Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs/STIs) · 2 hours
  Explain what is meant by sexually transmitted diseases/infections.. List specific types of STDs/STIs.. Identify factors responsible for the increase in the incidence of STDs..
Week 13MODULE II
- Unit 13: Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections · 2 hours
  List the guidelines to reduce the risk of infection.. Explain how STDs/STIs can be prevented through education and behavior change.. Discuss the role of community in preventing STDs/STIs..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review the definitions of key terms in Units 1-2 related to family and adolescence.
Create diagrams comparing male and female reproductive systems (Units 3-4).
Summarize the main points about deviant sexual activity in Unit 6 and its consequences.
Practice explaining the different motivations for sexual behavior (Unit 9) to a friend.
Create a chart comparing the effectiveness and risks of different pregnancy prevention methods (Unit 11).
Focus on understanding the transmission and prevention of STIs (Units 12-13).
Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback.
Allocate specific study time for each unit based on its complexity.
Use past questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format.
Create flashcards for key concepts and definitions.
Join online study groups to discuss challenging topics.
Prioritize topics based on their weight in the exam syllabus.
Get enough rest and maintain a healthy diet during the exam period.

Questions students ask about this course

What is HEM701 about?

How many units does HEM701 have?

HEM701, Basic Of Family Education, has 13 units across 2 modules, over 74 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is HEM701?

HEM701 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Health Sciences.

Is HEM701 hard?

HEM701 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.

How long does HEM701 take to study?

About 26 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.

How is HEM701 assessed?

HEM701 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with HEM701?

Social Worker, Family Counselor, Health Educator, Community Health Worker and Youth Development Officer.

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