Module #4 Outline - Trends and Demographics

MODULE DESCRIPTION

Module 4, Trends and Demographics, examines Canadian and/or worldwide population density, distribution and dynamics to understand and predict trends, problems and policy. The student will use on-line resource materials to study and learn how demographics can forecast trends in a variety of areas. Problems, issues and policy creation relating to demographics are also examined.

The student will learn to conduct demographic research in an area of interest (such as business or the environment) and make forecasts based on this research.

The completion time for the module is six weeks.

RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

This is a general education module that supports the following goal areas:

This module contributes to your program by helping you to achieve the following provincial generic skills standards:

Social Understanding

- "develop informed understanding of social trends, social change and social problems, and of implications for social and personal response" (General Education in Ontario's Community Colleges).

Learning Outcome #2 - Reframe information, ideas and concepts using the narrative, visual, numerical and symbolic representations which demonstrate understanding.

Learning Outcome #4 - Use a variety of computer hardware and software and other technological tools appropriate and necessary to the performance of tasks.

Learning Outcome #7 - Collect, analyze and organize relevant and necessary information from a variety of sources.

MODULE CURRICULUM

I. Module Learning Requirements/Embedded Knowledge and Skills

Module Learning Requirements	Embedded Knowledge and Skill
When you have earned credit for this module you will have demonstrated an ability to:
research, analyse and report on a problem, issue, or opportunity relevant to trends in Canadian and/or worldwide demographics	develop an understanding of demographic theory and its application understand major events in recent history within the context of demographic theory predict social, business, and/or environmental trends appreciate the values and ethics involved in policy creation

I. Learning Resources

Foot, David K. Boom, Bust & Echo. 1996. (Reserve desk)

independent Internet research and on-line resources provided via the Resource Materials hyperlink

II. Teaching/Learning Methods

During this module you are likely to experience:

project-based learning

self-directed and guided study using on-line and print-based resources

III. Learning Activities and Assessment

Samples of learning activities include:

read and understand reference material on demographic theory
complete on-line self tests on reserve desk reading material
practice analytical and forecasting exercises
conduct on-line and other research to learn about population density, distribution and dynamics to predict population trends, problems and policy
analytical and forecasting assignments

IV. Evaluation/Earning Credit

The following will provide evidence of your learning achievement:

Progress Email Memorandum Assignment

Analytical assignment - research and produce a report analyzing a Canadian and worldwide demographic and forecasting possible future repercussions of the analysis based on the research. The report will require the student to collect and organize information from a variety of sources, report using visual, numerical, and narrative data, and write at a college-level.

V. Prior Learning Assessment

Evidence of learning achievement for PLA candidates will include:

documented learning and/or
challenge assignment

RELATED INFORMATION

If you are a student with a disability please identify your needs to the professor and/or the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) so that support services can be arranged for you. You can do this by making an appointment at the CSD, Room C142, Ext. 7683 or arranging a personal interview with the professor to discuss your needs.

Students, it is your responsibility to retain module outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.