ECOLOGICAL THEORY

Question 1

Theory presents child development within the context of relationship systems that comprise the child’s environment.

Answer 1

BIOECOLOGICAL SYSTEM

Question 2

Proponent of Ecological Theory

Answer 2

BRONFENBRENNER

Question 3

Is the layer nearest the child. It comprises structures which the child directly interacts with. It includes structures such as one’s family, school and neighborhood.

Answer 3

MICROSYSTEM

Question 4

The child affected by the behavior and beliefs of the parents; however, the child also affects the behavior and beliefs of the parent.

Answer 4

BI-DIRECTIONAL INFLUENCES

Question 5

This layer serves as the connection between the structures of the child’s microsystem.

Answer 5

MESOSYSTEM

Question 6

This layer refers to the bigger social system in which the child does not function directly. This includes the city government, the workplace, and the mass media.

Answer 6

EXOSYSTEM

Question 7

This layer is found in the outermost part in the child’s environment. It includes the cultural values, customs, and laws.

Answer 7

MACROSYSTEM

Question 8

It covers the element of time as it relates to a child’s environments. This involves “patterns of stability and change” in the child’s life.

Answer 8

CHRONOSYSTEM

Question 9

• Bronfenbrenner’s theory reminds the school and the teachers of their very important role. if there is a lack of support, care and affection from the home, if there is a serious breakdown of the basic relationships in a child’s life.

Answer 9

THE ROLE OF SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS