Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory examines how different environmental systems influence cognitive development. It considers microsystems like parent-child interactions, mesosystems like schools, and exosystems like societal policies. Changes to any level can impact development, so programs are introduced to strengthen relationships and their positive effects.

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.