University of Southeastern Philippines

College of Education

_____________Reflection No. 2_____________

Submitted By: PAULA T. CONUI

Submitted To: CYNTHIA S. ALPAS, DM

Date: October 13, 2022

WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS

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Five Bioecological Systems

According to Bronfenbrenner's theory, a child's growth is influenced by

environmental influences. He separates these factors into five parts, namely the microsystem,
mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem and the chronosystem.
The fundamental assumption underpinning systems theory is that one occurrence
influences another, and that existence does not occur in a vacuum, but rather in connection to
changing conditions. Systems are dynamic, maintaining their own integrity while adjusting to
the inevitable changes that occur around them. Everything influences our individual and
collective conduct, from our genes to our political environment. It is hard to fully appreciate
our development and behavior until all these aspects are considered. Indeed, certain social
work theories require us to do so to conduct effective interventions. These theories are based
on the idea that everything is interrelated and that everything affects everything else.
Complex systems are made up of many parts. Understanding the whole necessitates an
understanding of how the component parts interact, influence, and change one another. The
interactions of the pieces shape the overall character and function.
These five bioecological systems have assisted me in understanding how I came to be
who I am today. There are conventions and beliefs that I still follow today based on
experiences and situations I faced as a child. My insight alone can demonstrate that
Bronfenbrenner's theory is correct. These elements can also be used to assist early childhood
education institutions and teachers in understanding and guiding their pupils or parents to
their children. This is applicable not only to toddlers, but also to teenagers and adults, as we
continue to develop until our last breath.

WE BUILD DREAMS WITHOUT LIMITS

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