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WorksheetsUrie Brofenbrenners EST
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Urie Brofenbrenner is credited with developing the (a) theory?
Brofenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory believes that a child's development is affected by everything that surrounds them
True
False
A child's family would be included in which of Urie Brofenbrenner's systems?
Macrosystem
Exosystem
Mesosystem
Microsystem
Who developed the Ecological Systems Theory?
Jean Piaget
Urie Brofenbrenner
When two microsystems interact, Brofenbrenner would term this the
Mesosystem
Exosystem
Macrosystem
Indosystem
Why is the Microsystem the most influential environmental level in a person's life?
Its the system where a person has the most direct contact with factors influencing development
Because it involves the persons cultural environment
Because it takes into account the time in which the person grew up in
Because it includes decisions that affected their life, even if they didn't make those decisions personally
How does this theory help educators? 2 Answers
It's another theory for them to learn
It helps them to understand the behaviour of their students
Helps them to understand the importance of fostering relationships with children and their families
By appreciating the way they interact and support families will affect the child's development
What is the term used to describe a broader circle of people who indirectly influences a child?
Microsystem
Exosystem
Indosystem
Minisystem
