Historical And Cultural Background Of Immediate Environment
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 150 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 42 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 PED313, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: CONCEPTS OF CHILD REARING AND PARENTINGPage 58
- UNIT 2: COMMON CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN CHILD REARING PRACTICES IN NIGERIAPage 69
- UNIT 3: CHILD FOSTERAGE AS A FORM OF CHILD REARING PRACTICEPage 80
- MODULE 2 UNIT 4: THE BENEFITS OF APPRECIATING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN CHILD REARING PRACTICESPage 87
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PED313 · UNIT 1: THE CONCEPT OF ENVIRONMENT
It will therefore be correct to say that our environment is something we are very familiar with. It is everything that makes up our surroundings and affects our ability to live on the earth- the air we breathe, the water that covers most of the earth’s surface, the plants and animals around us, and much more.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concepts of environment, culture, and their impact on child development.
- Describe cultural differences in child-rearing practices in Nigeria.
- Analyze family communication patterns and their influence on child behavior.
- Identify the roles of schools and communities in child-rearing practices.
- Discuss the impact of modernity on parenting and child-rearing.
- Evaluate strategies for improving child-rearing practices through community support networks.
What it prepares you for
- Social Worker
- Child Psychologist
- Family Counselor
- Early Childhood Educator
- Community Development Officer
- Education
- Social Services
- Community Development
- Healthcare
- Non-Profit Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: The Child's Environment
Unit 4: Relationship between the Child and his Immediate Environment
Understanding the complex interplay of physical, social, and bio-physical elements requires critical thinking.
- Module 3: The Child and Family Communication Patterns among Different Cultures in Nigeria
Unit 3: Effects of Family Communication Patterns on Child Social Behaviour
Analyzing the impact of diverse family communication styles on a child's social development requires nuanced understanding.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Child's Environment
Unit 1: The Concept of Environment · 3 hours
Define environment from different perspectives.. Identify the characteristic features of environment definitions.. Explore the types of environment: physical, social, and bio-physical..
- Week 2Module 1: The Child's Environment
Unit 2: Concepts of Culture, Historical and Cultural Background · 3 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 3Module 1: The Child's Environment
Unit 3: Who is a Child? · 3 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 4Module 1: The Child's Environment
Unit 4: Relationship between the Child and his Immediate Environment · 3 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 5Module 2: Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices in Nigeria
Unit 1: Concepts of Child Rearing and Parenting · 3 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 6Module 2: Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices in Nigeria
Unit 2: Common Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices in Nigeria · 3 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 7Module 2: Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices in Nigeria
Unit 3: Child Fosterage as a Form of Child Rearing Practice · 3 hours
Explain the concept of child fostering/fosterage.. Discuss reasons for child fostering/fosterage.. Analyze the pros and cons of child fostering/fosterage..
- Week 8Module 2: Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices in Nigeria
Unit 4: The Benefits of Appreciating Cultural Differences in Child Rearing Practices · 3 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 9Module 3: The Child and Family Communication Patterns among Different Cultures in Nigeria
Unit 1: Meaning and Forms of Communication · 3 hours
Explain the concept of communication.. Identify and describe different forms and types of communication.. Differentiate verbal from non-verbal communication..
- Week 10Module 3: The Child and Family Communication Patterns among Different Cultures in Nigeria
Unit 2: Patterns of Communication among Different Families in Nigeria · 3 hours
Explain family communication patterns.. Describe different types of family communication patterns in Nigeria.. Suggest ways to promote effective family communication patterns..
- Week 11Module 3: The Child and Family Communication Patterns among Different Cultures in Nigeria
Unit 3: Effects of Family Communication Patterns on Child Social Behaviour · 3 hours
Recall categories of family communication patterns.. Identify family types and their characteristics.. Describe effects of communication patterns on children's social behavior..
- Week 12Module 3: The Child and Family Communication Patterns among Different Cultures in Nigeria
Unit 4: Children and their Views of Self and Others in the Family · 3 hours
Describe ways children view themselves.. Describe how children view others in the family.. Analyze the impact of family relationships on child development..
- Week 13Module 4: Roles of the School and Community in Child Rearing Practices
Unit 1: The School and Community Roles in Child Rearing Practices · 3 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 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Review definitions of key concepts: environment, culture, parenting, and communication.
- Create comparative charts outlining cultural differences in child-rearing practices across Nigerian ethnic groups.
- Analyze case studies of family communication patterns and their effects on child behavior.
- Focus on understanding the roles of schools and communities in supporting child development.
- Practice applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios and case studies.
- Prepare summaries of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Nigeria's Child Rights Act 2003.
- Create mind maps linking community support networks to improved child-rearing practices.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PED313 about?
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.
How many units does PED313 have?
PED313, Historical And Cultural Background Of Immediate Environment, has 15 units across 4 modules, over 150 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PED313?
PED313 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is PED313 hard?
PED313 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does PED313 take to study?
About 42 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is PED313 assessed?
PED313 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PED313?
Social Worker, Child Psychologist, Family Counselor, Early Childhood Educator and Community Development Officer.