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SUBJECT: Educ 1 – The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles
LESSON NO: 9
LESSON TITLE: BRONFENBRENNER ECOLOGICAL THEORY
DURATION HOURS: 3 HRS/PER WEEK
WEEK NO.: 5
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Describe each of the layer of Bronfenbrenner’s Bio Ecological Model
2. Identify factors in one’s own life that exerted influence on one’s development
3. Use the Bio Ecological theory as a framework to describe the factors that affect a child and adolescent development.
RESOURCES:
1. Corpuz, B. et.al., I. (2018). The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles. LORIMAR Publishing Inc. Quezon City.

Background:

Urie Bronfenbrenner was a Russian born American developmental psychologist who is most known for his ecological systems theory
of child development.
“CHILDREN NEED PEOPLE IN ORDER TO BECOME A HUMAN”

LAYERS OF BRONFENBRENNER’S BIOECOLOGICAL MODEL

BRONFENBRENNER’S MODEL IS ALSO KNOWN AS BIOECOLOGICAL

SYSTEM
this theory presents the child development within the context of relationship system that
comprise the child environment.

The Microsystems Is the layer nearest the child. It comprises structure which the child
directly interacts with. They are called immediate environment
Example: one’s family, school and neighborhood Question: Does the child have strong and
nurturing relationships with the parents and the family? Question: Are his/her needs met?
The MicroSystem  The micro system's setting is the direct environment we have in our
lives. Your family, friends, classmates, teachers, neighbors and other people who have a
direct contact with you are included in your micro system. The micro system is the setting
in which we have direct social interactions with these social agents. The theory states that we are not mere recipients of the
experiences we have when socializing with these people in the micro system environment, but we are contributing to the construction
of such environment.

The Mesosystem This layer serve as the relationships between two or more microsystems such as what is learned at home culturally.
They are called connections. Example: Interactions between the parents and teachers The parents and health services The community
and the church
The Mesosystem  The mesosytem involves the relationships between the microsystems in one's life. This means that your family
experience may be related to your school experience. For example, if a child is neglected by his parents, he may have a low chance of
developing positive attitude towards his teachers. Also, this child may feel awkward in the presence of peers and may resort to
withdrawal from a group of classmates.

The Exosystem Environment that effect how one develops that is out of their control. They are called indirect environment. Example:
workplace, mass media, city government
The Exosystem  The exosystem is the setting in which there is a link between the context where in the person does not have any
active role, and the context where in is actively participating. Suppose a child is more attached to his father than his mother. If the
father goes abroadto work for several months, there may be a conflict between the mother and the child's social relationship, or on the
other hand, this event may result to a tighter bond between the mother and the child.

The Macrosystem Is a large cultural and social structural elements of the environment that shape human development. They are
called social and cultural values. Example: marriage ceremonies, outbreak of Mers-Cov or Aids
The Macrosystem  The macrosystem setting is the actual culture of an individual. The cultural contexts involve the socioeconomic
status of the person and/or his family, his ethnicity or race and living in a still developing or a third world country. For example, being
born to a poor family makes a person work harder every day.

The Chronosystem Big events in the world that help psychologist understand the affect it will impact in a person’s development
through time. They are called Changes Over Time. Example: A family through a divorce A nation going to war
The Chronosystem  The chronosystem includes the transitions and shifts in one's lifespan. This may also involve the socio-
historical contexts that may influence a person. One classic example of this is how divorce, as a major life transition, may affect not
only the couple's relationship but also their children's behavior. According to a majority of research, children are negatively affected

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on the first year after the divorce. The next years after it would reveal that the interaction within the family becomes more stable and
agreeable.

THE ROLE OF SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS

“The instability and unpredictability of family life is the most destructive force to a child’s development”
Researchers tell us that the absence or lack of children constant mutual interaction with important adults has negative effects on their
development. Bronfenbrenner’s Theory reminds the school and teachers of their very important role.

WHAT IF….
- If there is lack of support, care and affection from the home? - If there is a serious breakdown of the basic’s relationships in a child’s
life? - What can the school, the teachers in particular do?
THIS THEORY HELPS…
This theory helps teacher look into a very child’s environmental systems in order to understand more about the characteristics and
needs of each child, each learner. The school and the teachers can contribute stability and long term relationships in the home.

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Task 1

Looking Back
Read the following questions. Recall your childhood. You may also ask your parents for some information. Write your answer on the
graphic organizer below.

Answer the following sentence completion items.

1. when I was 5 years old, my parents ______________________________________

2. As a child, my unforgettable playmates were ____________________________
3. when I was in elementary, I regularly watched the television show _______________________
4. when I was growing up, we went to church in ________________________
5. I cannot forget my teacher who _______________________
6. when I was growing up, I was away from _____________________
7. when I was in high school, I was close to __________________________
8. As a child, I can recall this big news about ____________________________
9. The most serious challenge our family experienced was ___________________
10. The most important thing that I learned from my elementary school was ____________________________

Write each answer you gave in the activity on the circle where it belongs.

Culture sub culture social class

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Extended family

Family, church school

Me!

Task 1