ECOLOGICAL THEORY: URIE BRONFENBRENNER'S

Question 1

Looks at childs development within the context of the system of relationships that form his/her environment.

Answer 1

Ecological Theory

Question 2

5 Social Levels or Systems of Ecological Theory

Answer 2

1. Microsystem
2. Mesosystem
3. Exosystem
4. Macrosystem
5. Chronosystem

Question 3

• A system/ layer closest to the child
• Structures with which the child has direct contact.

Ex. Family, child care services, school and etc.

Answer 3

Microsystem

Question 4

• Provide connection between the structures of the child microsystem

Ex. connection between the childs teacher and his parents, etc.

Answer 4

Mesosystem

Question 5

• Outermost layer in child’s environment

Ex. Comprises the cultural values, customs, and laws.

Answer 5

Macrosystem

Question 6

• Dimension of time as it relates to the child’s environment.

Ex. Aging, Death, etc.

Answer 6

Chronosystem

Question 7

• A system / layer where the child does not function directly
• Provides indirect impact on the child’s development because of the connection with the family unit.

Ex. Parent’s place of employment, access to family and community services

Answer 7

Exosystem