1. Ecological Systems Theory Bronfenbrenner

2. An example of Constructivist Theory Constructivism Children actively create mental structures through experiences and interactions. De-emphasis on instruction and lecture

3. Bronfenbrenner’s Model Changes at any of these levels can influence cognitive development. http://faculty.weber.edu/tlday/human.development/ecological.htm

4. MicrosystemExample Parent-Child Interaction

5. MesosystemExample Top Notch School

6. ExosystemExample Meritocracy

7. Implications Introduce programs to impact the relationships to increase their positive influence on a child’s cognitive development.