Bioecological model template

Write a short (500-800 word) paper in which you use Bronfenbrenner’s (1994) Ecological Model of Human Development to describe the contexts of your own development, with a focus on your early childhood years (0-8 yrs). To produce a concise, well-organized paper with a clear and persuasive argument supported by evidence, you need to dedicate sufficient out-of-class time to your writing and revision.

Please take a good look at the requirements, book, and rubric. Thank you!Assignment for Reflection Paper Due Friday, January 22nd The purpose of this reflection paper is to consider the contexts of your own development. You will use Bronfenbrenner’s (1994) Ecological Model of Human Development to describe your development, with a focus on early childhood (0-8 yrs). Begin by thinking about the forces and influences that have shaped who you are. Try to identify where each of these would fit into a bioecological model. Then decide which of these forces you are comfortable writing about and interested in reflecting on. Select at least three elements to focus on: • 1 biological child characteristic (e.g., temperament, sex) • 1 microsystem and its characteristics (e.g., parenting style, family composition, child care setting) • 1 context that is less proximal (i.e., mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, chronosystem) You can choose to include more than one element from each of the above levels, but you must include at least one from each. For each element you choose, tell your story. Describe the context/setting and clearly explain how it may have impacted your development. You should demonstrate a clear understanding of the elements of Bronfenbrenner’s model that you choose to write about, and a clear understanding of how context can influence development. Some examples are in the figure below, but feel free to ask me if you aren’t sure where to place some contextual aspect of your life. 1 Below are some guidelines for a successful reflection paper. Papers earning an 'A' will incorporate these guidelines in a cohesive, thoughtful manner. • Give specific examples that illustrate your contexts. For example, you can describe a pattern of interaction that you experienced often, such as specific parent-child activities, group/solitary play, or reading behaviors. • When writing about your own characteristics, think about how they may have played a role in how you experienced various contextual settings. Did your family or teachers behave differently toward you because you were a boy/girl, shy/extroverted, etc.? What about larger systems—were any of your inherent characteristics relevant to your experiences with mass media, educational policies, or cultural institutions? • Throughout the paper, you must make connections to topics we’ve covered in class and cite relevant readings. Use terminology from lecture and readings to demonstrate your understanding of course topics. Because you’re writing about a time that you may not remember well (or at all, for your infancy!), you may find it helpful to contact family members to ask them about yourself and your surroundings during your early years. If you choose to do this, take notes on your conversation.