BRONFENBRENNER’S THEORY ECOLOGICAL ORGANIZES

CONTEXTS OF DEVELOPMENT INTO FIVE LEVELS OF EXTERNAL

INFLUENCE.THESE LEVELS ARE CATEGORIZED FROM THE MOST
INTIMATE LEVEL TO THE BROADEST
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.
 The school and teachers crucial role is
not to replace the lack in the home if
such exist, but to work so that the school
becomes an environment that welcomes
and nurture families.

 Brofenbrenner also stressed that

society should value work done on
behalf of children at all level and
consequently value parents ,
teachers, extended family, mentors,
work supervisors ,legislators.
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HAIFA M. ANDILING