H_D 101 1st Edition Lecture 2 Outline of Last Lecture I. SyllabusOutline of Current Lecture II. Developmental StudyIII. Ecological and Systems ApproachIV. Bronfenbenner’s Bio-Ecological Approach to Developmenta. Microsystemb. Mesosystemc. Exosystemd. Macrosysteme. ChronosystemCurrent Lecture- Developmental study is a science, dependent on theories, data, analysis, critical thinking, and sound methodology.- The goal is to understand how and why…- Diverse people change or remain the same over time.o Why does a shy child become more social as they age?- Ecological and Systems Approach:o Development is a process or reciprocal, patterned interactions between the developing person and his/her physical and social environment.o Bronfenbrenner – ecological systems.- Bronfenbrenner’s Bio-Ecological Approach to Development:o Basis for this course.o 5 main parts: Microsystem. Mesosystem. Exosystem. Macrosystem. Chronosystem.o Microsystem: Immediate context; contains elements people are exposed to directly: families, work, institutions (schools, religious), community, peers, and childcare. Who I have direct contact with.o Mesosystem:These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Interconnections between microsystem components: parent-teacher conferences; athletic events, friends go to movies, and guest speakers. Who the individuals in my life have contact with.o Exosystem: Socioeconomic context; institutions of the culture that affect development indirectly: a country’s wealth, funding for education, decisions made by city council or school board.o Marcosystem: Cultural context; religion, beliefs, values, and ideology.o Chronosystem: Time context; changes over
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