Ecological Systems Theory

Ecological Systems Theory

Ecological Systems Theory

Ecological Systems theory describes that there are particular societal and social features within a child's immediate environment that influences the child's development and experience. Inside the direct surroundings of a child, there are many stages, or systems, that can affect and influence child development. (Berk, 2005) Ecological Systems theory has both strengths and weaknesses. Bronfenbrenner in his research or theory indicated five systems of child development. Ecological Theory is said to be a first system. It represents a microsystem, which is the child's closest layer. (Berk, 2005) It is the basic setting in which the ...