Bronfenbrenner’s

Ecological Theory
• Also known as Bioecological Systems
• Present child development within the
context of relationship systems that
comprise the child’s environment
• Paradigm showing the different factors that
exert influence on an individual’s
development. Describes multipart layers of
environment that has an effect on the
development of the child
• Points out the widening spheres of influence
that shape every individual, from his/her
immediate family to the neighborhood, the
country, even the world!
 “Looking Back”
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 ____
The Role of Schools and Teachers
• The instability and unpredictability of family life is
the most destructive force to a child’s development
• Absence or lack of children’s constant mutual
interaction with important adults has negative
effects on their development
• If the relationship in the immediate microsystem
break down, the child will not have the tools to
explore other parts of the environment.
The Role of Schools and Teachers
• Look into a child’s environmental systems in
order to understand more about the
characteristics and needs of each child, each
learner
• Contribute stability and long-term
relationships in the home
• Not to replace the lack in the home if such
exists, but to work so that the school
becomes an environment that welcomes and
nurtures families
 Describe how these people or
circumstances have influenced your
attitudes, behavior and habits.