Ecological Systems Theory Overview
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What is the innermost layer of Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory called?

  • Mesosystem
  • Exosystem
  • Microsystem (correct)
  • Macrosystem

Which system represents the interplay between different microsystems?

  • Chronosystem
  • Mesosystem (correct)
  • Exosystem
  • Macrosystem

What does the macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner's theory encompass?

  • Immediate relationships and settings
  • Economic status of the family
  • Cultural and societal norms (correct)
  • Interconnections of family and friends

Which of the following best describes the chronosystem?

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What key idea does Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory emphasize regarding development?

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Why is Vygotsky's theory referred to as the 'Socio-Cultural' theory?

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What is the concept of scaffolding in Vygotsky's theory?

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How do Vygotsky and Piaget differ in their views on cognitive development?

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What role does language play in Vygotsky's theory?

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What influence did Vygotsky's educational experiences have on his theory?

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What is the primary function of private speech according to Vygotsky's theory?

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What does the term 'scaffolding' refer to in Vygotsky's educational framework?

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Which of the following statements about the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is accurate?

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Which of the following sequences correctly describes the levels of scaffolding?

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What factor influences the effectiveness of scaffolding in the Zone of Proximal Development?

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What aspect of cognitive development does Piaget primarily focus on?

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How does Vygotsky view the role of social interaction in cognitive development?

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What does Vygotsky argue about the influence of culture on cognitive growth?

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According to Vygotsky, language serves what purpose in cognitive development?

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What did Piaget believe regarding social interaction in cognitive development?

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How does Vygotsky's perspective differ from Piaget's regarding cognitive development?

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What was a key difference in how Piaget and Vygotsky viewed language in cognitive development?

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What does Vygotsky say about the role of parents, teachers, and peers in cognitive development?

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Microsystem

The innermost layer of Bronfenbrenner's theory, encompassing immediate relationships and environments like family, school, peers, or work.

Mesosystem

The interconnections between microsystems; how different aspects of your life connect.

Exosystem

Broader settings that affect you even if you're not directly involved, like parents' workplaces or community resources.

Macrosystem

The large cultural, societal, and economic forces shaping development, e.g., national values, laws.

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Chronosystem

The dimension of time in development, showing how individuals and their environments change over time.

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Socio-Cultural Theory

Vygotsky's theory emphasizing how social interaction and cultural context shape cognitive development.

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Scaffolding

The support a teacher or more knowledgeable person provides to help a learner master a task, gradually decreasing assistance as the learner becomes more competent.

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Vygotsky's view on learning

Learning is primarily a social process, where knowledge is constructed through interaction with others and within specific cultural contexts.

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Difference between Piaget and Vygotsky?

Piaget viewed cognitive development as primarily individual and driven by internal mental processes, while Vygotsky emphasized the social and cultural influences on development.

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Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

The gap between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance from a more knowledgeable person.

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Piaget's focus

Piaget's theory emphasizes individual cognitive development through personal discovery and problem-solving.

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Vygotsky's focus

Vygotsky's theory highlights the role of social interaction and culture in shaping cognitive development.

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Stages of development

Piaget proposed universal stages of cognitive development that all children go through.

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Cultural influence

Vygotsky emphasized the impact of culture on cognitive development, arguing that children learn according to their cultural context.

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Language's role

Vygotsky believed language is a crucial tool for cognitive development, enabling learning, problem-solving, and self-reflection.

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Social interaction's importance

Vygotsky stressed the central role of social interaction in cognitive development, learning from relationships and collaborations.

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Piaget's view on social interaction

Piaget considered social interaction as secondary, focusing primarily on individual cognitive growth.

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Vygotsky's view on social interaction

Vygotsky saw social interaction as key to cognitive development, with learning occurring through relationships and collaboration.

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Private Speech

Children talking to themselves during activities, which Vygotsky saw as essential for organizing thoughts and guiding actions.

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More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)

Someone with more knowledge and skills than the learner, like a teacher, parent, or peer, who helps the learner in the ZPD.

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Scaffolding Levels

Different levels of support the MKO provides, ranging from complete assistance to observing the learner independently.

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Study Notes

Ecological Systems Theory

  • Urie Bronfenbrenner, a Russian-born American psychologist, developed the theory
  • The theory emphasizes how layers of environments interact to influence development
  • Focuses on the child's development affected by the person's environment
  • Arranges the environments in layers

Microsystem

  • Innermost layer, the immediate environments and relationships
  • Includes family, school, peers, and work

Mesosystem

  • Interconnections between microsystems
  • Interactions between family and school, or peers and family

Exosystem

  • Broader settings that do not involve the individual directly, but affect them
  • Examples are parents' workplace, community resources, and extended family

Macrosystem

  • Larger cultural, social, and economic systems
  • Includes national values, laws, and customs

Chronosystem

  • Addresses changes over time in the individual and the environments
  • Shows how environments and individuals change over time

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Explore the Ecological Systems Theory developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner. This quiz covers the various layers of environmental influence on child development, including microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem. Test your understanding of how these systems interact and affect individual growth.

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