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Module 18: Geography

Industry and transport/communication.

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SECTION: GEOGRAPHY

MODULE: 18

Part A: Units

1. Industry

a. Definition of industry and industrialization

b. Factors influencing the location and development of industries

c. Types of industries

d. Distribution of industries in Kenya

e. Problems of industrialization and their possible solutions

f. A study on cottage industry in India, iron and steel industry in the Ruhr region of Germany

g. Car manufacture and electronic industry in Japan

2. Transport and communication

a. Definition of transport and communication

b. Modes of transport and types of communication

c. Distribution of major lines of transport in Africa

d. Role of transport and communication in economic development of Africa, problems facing transport and communication in Africa and efforts being made to solve them

e. A study of the great lakes and the St. Lawrence seaway

Part B: Project

Analyze industrial location and transport in Africa or Kenya.

Project Title: Industry and Transport Study

Objective: Connect industrialization with transport and communication networks.

Project Instructions:

1. Choose one industry in Kenya and list location factors.
2. Describe its challenges and possible solutions.
3. Map a major transport line in Africa and its importance.
4. Compare one international case study (Ruhr, Japan, or India).
5. Consult your coach where necessary.

Evidence to Submit:

• Industry analysis notes.
• Transport map or sketch.
• Case study comparison.

Submission

Part C: Training Others

Guide a peer on industry location and transport roles.

Guidance:

• Explain why industries locate where they do.
• Discuss transport lines and economic development.
• Share one case study example.

Reflection:

• What did the learner understand well?
• What needed more clarification?
• What support do you need from your coach?

Submission

Part D: Assessment

Competency Levels:

1 = Expectations not met

2 = Partially met

3 = Satisfactorily met

4 = Excellently met

Coach assessment: Learner completes the self-assessment using the 1-4 scale. The coach prepares a short quiz or conversation (outside the system if needed) and assigns the coach score.

Self-assessment:

• Industry types and location factors:
• Industrialization challenges and solutions:
• Transport and communication roles:

Coach assessment:

• Industry types and location factors:
• Industrialization challenges and solutions:
• Transport and communication roles:

Submission

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