Analyzing Erikson's Ecological System Theory

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Ecological system theory: Children exist in several systems, The Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Microsystem, and the Chronosystem, all in which are nested within a child’s life. Two of these systems play a significance role in a child’s live and each affects a child development. The system closest to the child such as family, school, and community, called Microsystem has the direct effect. On the other hand, those outside of the child’s circle, Such as agencies & organization such as social services f health service, recreational facilities type of government parent workspace, called ecosystems has an indirect effect on the child development. This Ecological system theory concept that a child immediate environment has a direct influence …show more content…

He places much of his attention on the Zone of Proximal Development, scaffolding, and adult-child dialogue. He felt that the Zone of proximal development is the space in which learning and development take place. Scaffolding, on the other hand, is a technique used to enhance learning. Adult child’s dialogue is a strategy based on Vygotsky’s theory used to talk about tasks that the child can accomplish with an adult’s help. The teacher can use this theory to match the child’ level of ability. Erik Erikson: Erikson proposed eight stages of psychosocial development, each presenting humans with a psychosocial crisis. This social environment challenges different ages and resolves in either a positive or a negative way. Furthermore, Erikson theory guides relationship of adult and children. The teacher is able to form a good relationship with young children, based on the developmentally appropriate practice. Abraham Maslow: Maslow describes the hierarchy of human needs using a pyramid. Human needs are expressed based on the level of a hierarch. The basic needs must be met before we can attempt to move to another level of needs. Teachers are able to meet the human needs of their student using a

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