UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences

General External Breadth Module

2020

Module Guide
GE-2404 Reproductive Health Education

MODULE OUTLINE

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Module code GE-2404
Module Title Reproductive Health Education
Degree/Diploma Undergraduate GenNEXT Bachelor Degree
Type of Module Breadth
Modular Credits 4 Total student workload 10 hours/week
Contact hours 4 hours/week
Prerequisite None
Anti-requisite None
Aims: This module will provide students with a fundamental understanding of reproductive health and
issues related to it. This module will raise awareness by covering medical, social, educational, global and
Islamic perspectives associated with reproductive health and its education.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, a student will be expected to be able to:
Lower order : 30% - Explain the basic anatomy and physiology of reproduction; and various lifespan
changes of the reproductive system and health.
- Describe healthy lifestyle and living contributing to optimum reproductive health.
Middle order: 50% - Analyse the scope and boundaries of Islamic and global perspectives of
reproductive health education by using evidence based approach.
- Demonstrate critical awareness related to behavioural, indigenous and cultural
issues of reproductive health and education.
- Discuss available and permissible family planning method in Brunei as part of
reproductive health and education.
Higher order: 20% - Critically analyse issues and challenges associated with unplanned and teenage
pregnancy and identify implications for reproductive health and education.
- Develop complex arguments on some global reproductive health issues through
the use of case studies.
Module Contents
- Basic anatomy and physiology of reproduction
- Various lifespan changes in terms of reproductive health
- Healthy lifestyle and living
- Islamic perspective of reproductive health education – scopes and boundaries
- Global perspectives of reproductive health education and issues – Evidence based
- Behavioural issues of reproductive health and education
- Indigenous social and cultural issues of reproductive health and education
- Family planning
- Unplanned and teenage pregnancy
- Case studies included but not restricted to:
 Sexually transmitted infections (STIs); Human Papilloma Virus (HPV); Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV); Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS); Erectile
dysfunction; Infertility
Assessment Formative assessment Weekly feedback sessions
Summative assessment Examination: 0%
Coursework: 100%
1 Publishable Group Written Assignment (60%)
1 Classroom Assessment Based on Case Study
(Team-based Learning) (40%)

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 MODULE GUIDE

1. Welcome and introduction to the module

The purpose of this module guide is to provide you with important information
about the module you are about to study. It is one of several sources of
information you have been provided with but it is most important that you have
to read it carefully. This booklet tells you about the structure and content of the
module, what is required of you as a learner and the assignments you have to
complete.

The module convener is:

Dr. Khadizah binti Haji Abdul Mumin

khadizah.mumin@ubd.edu.bn
Tel: +673 2463001 ext 2232

The module team are cross faculties and inter-ministerial. They are:

Lecturers from PAPRSB, Institute of Health Sciences; SOASCIS; IPS; the Ministry of
Health; Jerudong Park Medical Centre and the Ministry of Education.

2. Module details
This is a level 2000, General (External breadth) module which is a non-
science module both for Sciences and Art students. Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences may have different requirement, please see your Program Leader
to rectify. It carries 4 modular credits (MC) for the undergraduates’ degree
programmes cross-faculties in Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

3. Module aims
This module will prepare you with the fundamental understanding of
reproductive health and issues related to it. This module will also raise
awareness by covering medical, social, educational, global and Islamic
perspectives associated with reproductive health and its education.

4. Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes indicate the knowledge, skills and attitudes that you need to
attain in order to successfully complete the module. The assessment that you
must pass is based upon the learning outcomes and therefore the learning
outcomes indicate what you will be expected to do for the assessment. Learning
outcomes are also written to indicate the academic level you are expected to
achieve.

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 On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

1. Explain the basic anatomy and physiology of reproduction; and various

lifespan changes of the reproductive system and health.

2. Describe healthy lifestyle and living contributing to optimum reproductive

health.

3. Analyse the scope and boundaries of Islamic and global perspectives of

reproductive health education by using evidence based approach.

4. Demonstrate critical awareness related to behavioural, indigenous and

cultural issues of reproductive health and education.

5. Discuss available and permissible family planning method in Brunei as part of

reproductive health and education.

6. Critically analyse issues and challenges associated with unplanned and

teenage pregnancy and identify implications for reproductive health and
education.

7. Develop complex arguments on some global reproductive health issues using

case studies.

5. Module Contents
The main contents of the course include:
• Basic anatomy and physiology of reproduction
• Various lifespan changes in terms of reproductive health
• Healthy lifestyle and living
• Islamic perspective of reproductive health education – scopes and boundaries
• Global perspective of reproductive health education and issues – Evidence
based
• Behavioural issues of reproductive health and education
• Indigenous social and cultural issues of reproductive health and education
• Family planning
• Unplanned and teenage pregnancy
• Case studies included but not restricted to:
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs); Human Papilloma Virus (HPV);
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV); Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS); Erectile dysfunction; Infertility

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6. Learning and teaching approach
The principles of adult learning and student-centred learning are adopted
throughout this module, with a variety of learning and teaching methods that
include formal lectures, learning groups, and experiential learning.

It is expected that you will work through some study materials independently
whereby the module is supported by e-learning through CANVAS, Whatsapp
group and email.

Learning experiences are created to encourage you to be reflective and analytical on

the classes and visits scheduled within this module.

Learning will further be encouraged through discussion, group work and

presentations. There will be invited speakers in some sessions to enhance
learning experiences.

7. Module requirements
This module require student’s workload of 10 hours/week; and contact hours of
at least 4 hours/week.

Each student is expected to:

1. Attend weekly classes on every Saturday 7.50am to 11.50am.

2. Be an active participant in class discussions and activities.

3. Complete all reading assignments as per module schedule and in advance of

class when required.

4. Prepare oral group presentation assignments assigned.

5. Complete group written assignment and individual written assignment

as specified which will cover material in the module.

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 Time Table

WEEK DATE TOPICS LECTURER

1 11/01/2020 Introduction to the Module Dr. Khadizah

2 18/01/2020 Group preparation for weekly presentation Group activities

3 25/01/2020 PUBLIC HOLIDAY – CHINESE NEW YEAR

4 01/02/2020 Group preparation for weekly presentation Group activities

and assignments
5 08/02/2020 Introduction to Reproductive Health and Dr. Khadizah
0750-0950 Reproductive Health Education
0950-1150 Group presentation Dr.Khadizah and
• Basic anatomy and physiology of Students
reproduction
• Various lifespan changes in terms
of reproductive health
• Healthy lifestyle and living
• Islamic perspective of reproductive
health education – scopes and
boundaries
• Global perspective of reproductive
health education and issues –
Evidence based
• Behavioural issues of reproductive
health and education
• Indigenous social and cultural
issues of reproductive health and
education
6 15/02/2020 Psychosocial Aspects of Infertility and Hjh Dyg Norhayati
0750-0950 Reproductive Health Education/ (IHS)
Group preparation for weekly presentation Group activities
and assignments
7 22/02/2020 Visit to Women and Children Centre (WCC): Dr. Hjh Siti
1) Roles and Functions of WCC in Azmah (Head of
Reproductive Health Education WCC,
2) Management of Fertility&Family Spacing RIPAS Hospital)
23/02/2020 to 01/03/2020 Mid-Semester Break

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 WEEK DATE TOPICS LECTURER
8 07/03/2020 Impacts of Men’s Reproductive Health Dr. Deeni
0750 – 0950 to their Mental Health
0950 - 1150 Reproductive Health and the Ms Norainie (IPS)
implications to policy/Preparation for
Group assignments Group activities

9 14/03/2020 Group presentation Dr.Khadizah and

• Basic anatomy and physiology of Students
reproduction
• Various lifespan changes in terms
of reproductive health
• Healthy lifestyle and living
• Islamic perspective of reproductive
health education – scopes and
boundaries
• Global perspective of reproductive
health education and issues –
Evidence based
• Behavioural issues of reproductive
health and education
• Indigenous social and cultural
issues of reproductive health and
education
10 21/03/2020 Islamic perspectives of Reproductive Dr Khadizah
0750-0950 Health Education
0950-1150 Roles of Brunei Darussalam Aids Yang Behormat
Council in Reproductive Health Tuan Iswandy
Education related to HIV/AIDS (President,
Preparation for Group assignments Brunei
Darussalam AIDS
Council
Group Activities
11 28/03/2020 Visit to Health Promotion Centre: Roles and Dr. Hjh Norhayati
Functions of Health Promotion Centre in (Head of Health
Reproductive Health Education Promotion Centre)
- Adolescent and reproductive health and team
- Adolescent Pregnancy
- Unhealthy sexual behaviours
- Rape/Juvenile sex

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 WEEK DATE TOPICS LECTURER

12 04/04/2020 Psychosocial Aspects of Infertility and Hjh Dyg Norhayati

Reproductive Health Education / (IHS)/
Preparation for Group assignments Group Activities
Roles of Brunei Darussalam Aids Yang Behormat
Council in Reproductive Health Tuan Iswandy
Education related to HIV/AIDS (President, Brunei
Preparation for Group assignments
Darussalam AIDS
Council)
Group Activities
13 11/04/2020 Presentation for group Assignments Dr. Khadizah and
0750-1050 Students
1050-1150 Tutorial for Assignments Dr. Khadizah and
Students
14 18/04/2020 Submission of Assignments Dr. Khadizah and
(23.59.59)
Students

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 UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences
General External Breadth Module

2020

Assignment Guide
GE-2404 Reproductive Health Education

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 ASSESSMENT GUIDE

This module consists of 100% coursework assessment. Group assignment is 60%

and individual assignment is 40%.

1. Group assignment 60%

a. This is the first part of the assessment which is a group assignment on
designing reproductive health education material for a target group.

b. The assessment for this first part of the assessment are divided into two
section: 1) the reproductive health education material; 2) group presentation
of the material.

c. The topic and contents must be 100% related to reproductive health

education.

d. The topics might be such as about but not restricted to:

i. Adolescent pregnancy
ii. Cancer of the cervix (female)
iii. Breast cancer
iv. Sexual transmitted diseases
v. Unhealthy sexual behavior
vi. Rape/Juvenile sex
vii. Family planning/spacing
viii. Infertility
ix. The effects of workplace on reproductive health
x. Environments and the reproductive health

e. Integrate the Melayu Islam Beraja and Islamic perspectives of

reproductive health education in the design of reproductive health education.

f. You will also be assessed on your performance during the group

presentation. Please refer to the marking guide for requirement on the group
presentation.

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2. Individual assignments (40%)
a. The second part is a 800 to 2500 words individual written assignment
critical reflection from your group assignment.

b. Consolidate the Melayu Islam Beraja and Islamic perspectives of

reproductive health education in your assignment

c. Cover the following aspects;

i. Introduction
ii. Analyses of the medical, social, global and Islamic perspectives related
to the topic that you designed for the reproductive health education
material
iii. In designing the health education materials, analysis of the following
are considered:
- Target group
- Suitability of the reproductive health education
- Strengths and limitations of reproductive health education
- Issues and challenges during the design and implementation
iv. Suggestions
v. Conclusion
vi. References

3. Requirements for written assignment

For the written assignment:
a. You should demonstrate application of some of the knowledge that you have
acquired from this module.

b. The relevant principles of Melayu Islam Beraja and Islamic perspectives in

application to reproductive health education should be incorporated into the
assignment.

c. You should demonstrate how you utilize relevant literature and knowledge to
provide a clear articulated and well-reasoned discussion.

d. New understandings/awareness should be formulated and established,

therefore at the end, suggesting recommendations for future practice.

Notes:
You must submit the coursework to Canvas on the given date at 23.59.59 hours
and hard copy of the assignment on the next working days at 0800 hours.
A 10% deduction of the marks obtained will be applied for late submission.

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 GE-2404 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION
Assessment 1 – Group Assignment

Registration numbers of all students: ________________________________________________

PART 1 – GROUP ASSIGNMENT (REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION MATERIAL)

MARK MARK
CRITERIA ACHIEVED (%)
ALLOCATED (%)
1. EVIDENCE-BASED
a. Integrate adequate evidences in the reproductive health 5
education material
b. Up-to-date evidences 5
c. Relevant evidences 5
2. CREATIVITY of the material that attract attention of learner 15
3. MELAYU ISLAM BERAJA INCLUDING ISLAMIC 10
PERSPECTIVES
4. MARKETABLE at National and global context 10
5. ADEQUACY of the information in the material Not too long and 10
not too short (e.g. 3 to 5 minutes for video; 2 to 4 pages for
booklet; 1 to 2 pages for leaflet; 3 to 5 minutes for applications
software)
6. SUSTAINABILITY of the health education material 10
TOTAL 70%

PART 2 – GROUP ASSIGNMENT (PRESENTATION OF THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION

MATERIAL)
MARK MARK
CRITERIA ACHIEVED (%)
ALLOCATED (%)
1. INTRODUCTION
Justification and rationales for the topic of reproductive health 5
education
2. TEAM COHESION
a. Evident of teamwork planning 5
b. Discussion for arriving at consensus of the topic of 5
reproductive health education
3. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Knowledgeable about the subject matters Able to 4
answer confidently 4
4. REFRENCES
Adequate, up to date and relevant 4
5. PRESENTATION WITHIN TIME FRAME 3

TOTAL 30%

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 GE-2404 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION
Assessment 2 – Individual Written Assignment

Student’s Registration number: ______________________________________________

MARK MARK
CRITERIA ALLOCATED ACHIEVED
(%) (%)
INTRODUCTION
Justification of rationale and significance of the chosen reproductive 5
health education
CONTENTS
a. Analysis of local and international literature review on medical, 10
social, global and Islamic perspectives related to the topic of
the reproductive health education

b. Justification of the rationales and significance of the designed 10

reproductive health education material

c. Discussion of strategies undertaken by the group when 10

designing the health education material (decision on target
group; sustainability)

d. Analysis of individual contribution to the group during the 20

planning of the designed reproductive health education

e. Evaluation of strengths and limitations of the reproductive 10

health education material

f. Evaluation of issues and challenges during designing the health 10

education material
SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS 3
Future suggestions for improvement
CONCLUSION
highlight of important points 3
REFERENCES
a. Complete references – all references are acknowledged both in 3
text and end text references

b. Up to date references and using consistence referencing style 3

(e.g. APA style)

c. Relevant reference (evidence-based) 3

PRESENTATION
Fluent, clear, no plagiarism, logical sequence 10
TOTAL 100 %

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