S.2 Geography, Term 3

Population and Urbanisation in East Africa

Theme: Population, Urbanisation and Trade in East Africa and North America 8 periods 15 learning outcomes

What you will learn

S.2 · Geography · Term 3

GEO-S2-T3-01 8 periods

Competency

After studying this topic, the learner should understand and appreciate factors influencing population growth and distribution in East Africa and the effects this has, including effects on environment and urbanization.

Learning outcomes for Population and Urbanisation in East Africa
No.	The learner should	Type
1	Understand the concepts related to population Understanding	Understanding
2	Know the main areas of low and high density of population in East Africa Knowledge	Knowledge
3	Know the location of the main urban centres of East Africa Knowledge	Knowledge
4	Use maps, statistics, graphs and diagrams to analyse population Skills	Skills
5	Understand the demographic transition model and how this relates to the historical growth and population structures of East Africa
6	Understand the relationship between population, resources and the provision of services Understanding	Understanding
7	Understand the relationship between a rapidly growing population and urbanisation Understanding	Understanding
8	Understand Kampala city as an example of rapid urbanisation Understanding	Understanding
9	Understand the concept of urbanisation, the factors influencing urbanisation, and the functions of urban areas Understanding	Understanding
10	Understand the advantages, disadvantages and problems resulting from urbanisation Understanding	Understanding
11	Form opinions on the implications of urbanisation for development Values & attitudes	Values & attitudes
12	Use statistics and photographs to illustrate urbanisation and its problems Skills	Skills
13	Understand the methods which can be used to control the rate of population growth Understanding	Understanding
14	Form opinions on the need for, and use of population control methods Values & attitudes	Values & attitudes
15	Appreciate the social and cultural problems of slowing down population growth Values & attitudesGeneric skills	Values & attitudesGeneric skills

What do the labels mean?

Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.

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