ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Educational Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership)

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Course: Population Education-I (6573) Semester: Autumn 2023
Level: MA(EPM)/PGD(EPM)

Note: Before attempting assignments, please read the following instructions:

1.All questions are compulsory.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Read each question carefully before writing answer.
4. Read the relevant unit of the study guide for writing the answer of a question and
arrange the points in an appropriate manner for the answer.
5. You must take help from other resources such as book, websites, research reports
and other online resources for writing the answer of a question.
6. You must mention the resources used for writing an answer, at the end of each answer.
7. Assignment should be handwritten (legible hand writing). Typed assignment will
not be accepted.
8. Write the answer in your own words.
9. The answer of a question must contain at least 1200 to 1500 words.
10. Leave 2-3 lines after any answer so that the tutor may provide feedback on your
answer.
11. Send each assignment separately under postal cover.
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13. If any part of your assignment is not marked or there is an error in the calculation
of total score of assignment than you may contact your tutor/regional center for
further guidance.
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1–4)
Note: All questions carry equal marks

Q.1 Explain the phenomenon of growth and importance of its studies for
population education. (20)
Q.2 Explain the concept and scope of the population education and its historical
emergency in detail. (20)

Q.3 Analyze the major population characteristics and issues related to it in Pakistan,
India and Bangladesh. (20)

Q.4 Is the population situation in the South Asian region possibly improves with the
help of Population education? Discuss. (20)

Q.5 Define the term ‘population education’. Give a brief account of issues, content and
contributions of education programs. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 5-9)

Note: All questions carry equal marks

Q.1 Write down the importance of interaction between public and private sector in the
area of population planning. (20)

Q.2 Why do we need to incorporate the different approaches in population education

programme? (20)

Q.3 Explain the states of Asian women with reference to; legislation, education, and
other employment roles as an individual. (20)

Q.4 What is the literacy? Why does illiteracy exist in the third world countries? (20)

Q.5 Write down short notes on the following: (20)

(a) Difference between community development and rural development
(b) Role of women in our society
(c) Research and its types
(d) Coordination strategies for population education
(e) Constraints in population education planning