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Historical And Cultural Background Of Immediate Environment

This course explores the history and cultural background of a child's immediate environment. It examines the concepts of environment, culture, and their influence on child-rearing practices. The course delves into cultural differences in Nigeria, family communication patterns, and the roles of schools and communities in child development. It also addresses the impact of modernity on parenting and strategies for improving child-rearing practices through community support networks.

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42h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Child RearingCultureEnvironmentParentingCommunication

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept of Environment

2

Cultural Background

3

Child Rearing Practices

4

Parenting Models

5

Family Communication

6

Community Support Networks

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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Social Worker

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Child Psychologist

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Family Counselor

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Early Childhood Educator

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Community Development Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationSocial ServicesCommunity DevelopmentHealthcareNon-Profit Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Child's Environment

3h

Unit 1: The Concept of Environment

3 study hours
  • •Define environment from different perspectives.
  • •Identify the characteristic features of environment definitions.
  • •Explore the types of environment: physical, social, and bio-physical.
Week
2

Module 1: The Child's Environment

3h

Unit 2: Concepts of Culture, Historical and Cultural Background

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of culture and its dynamic nature.
  • •Describe the different types of culture: material, social, ideological, and arts.
  • •Analyze the influence of culture on historical background.
Week
3

Module 1: The Child's Environment

3h

Unit 3: Who is a Child?

3 study hours
  • •State the United Nations definition of a child.
  • •Discuss biological and legal definitions of a child.
  • •Describe childhood traits and characteristics.
  • •Highlight provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Nigeria's Child Rights Act 2003.
Week
4

Module 1: The Child's Environment

3h

Unit 4: Relationship between the Child and his Immediate Environment

3 study hours
  • •Establish the relationship between the child and his/her environment.
  • •Describe the effects of this relationship on language, health, social behavior, and emotional status.
  • •Analyze the impact of environment on child development.
Week
5

Module 2: Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Concepts of Child Rearing and Parenting

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of child rearing.
  • •Explain the concept of parenting.
  • •Differentiate child rearing from parenting.
  • •Describe processes of child rearing and parenting models.
Week
6

Module 2: Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: Common Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Explain the relationship between child rearing practices and cultural beliefs.
  • •Identify cultural differences in child rearing practices among ethnic groups in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the problems of child rearing in Nigeria.
Week
7

Module 2: Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices in Nigeria

3h

Unit 3: Child Fosterage as a Form of Child Rearing Practice

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of child fostering/fosterage.
  • •Discuss reasons for child fostering/fosterage.
  • •Analyze the pros and cons of child fostering/fosterage.
Week
8

Module 2: Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices in Nigeria

3h

Unit 4: The Benefits of Appreciating Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices

3 study hours
  • •Identify benefits of proper child rearing practices.
  • •Discuss the benefits of understanding cultural differences in child rearing practices.
  • •Appreciate cultural diversity in child upbringing.
Week
9

Module 3: The Child and Family Communication Patterns among Different Cultures in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Meaning and Forms of Communication

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of communication.
  • •Identify and describe different forms and types of communication.
  • •Differentiate verbal from non-verbal communication.
Week
10

Module 3: The Child and Family Communication Patterns among Different Cultures in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: Patterns of Communication among Different Families in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Explain family communication patterns.
  • •Describe different types of family communication patterns in Nigeria.
  • •Suggest ways to promote effective family communication patterns.
Week
11

Module 3: The Child and Family Communication Patterns among Different Cultures in Nigeria

3h

Unit 3: Effects of Family Communication Patterns on Child Social Behaviour

3 study hours
  • •Recall categories of family communication patterns.
  • •Identify family types and their characteristics.
  • •Describe effects of communication patterns on children's social behavior.
Week
12

Module 3: The Child and Family Communication Patterns among Different Cultures in Nigeria

3h

Unit 4: Children and their Views of Self and Others in the Family

3 study hours
  • •Describe ways children view themselves.
  • •Describe how children view others in the family.
  • •Analyze the impact of family relationships on child development.
Week
13

Module 4: Roles of the School and Community in Child Rearing Practices

6h

Unit 1: The School and Community Roles in Child Rearing Practices

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concepts of school and community.
  • •Describe roles played by schools and communities in child rearing.
  • •Analyze the impact of community support on child development.

Unit 2: Modernity, Parenting and Child Rearing Practices

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of modernity.
  • •Identify instances of modernity in parenting and child rearing.
  • •Discuss effects of modernity on parenting styles and child rearing practices.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key concepts: environment, culture, parenting, and communication.

2

Create comparative charts outlining cultural differences in child-rearing practices across Nigerian ethnic groups.

3

Analyze case studies of family communication patterns and their effects on child behavior.

4

Focus on understanding the roles of schools and communities in supporting child development.

5

Practice applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios and case studies.

6

Prepare summaries of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Nigeria's Child Rights Act 2003.

7

Create mind maps linking community support networks to improved child-rearing practices.

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