Module Objectives

In this module you will:

1. 1. Examine ecological systems that impacts development and education
   2. Probe how families impact early childhood development
   3. Explore culture impacts early childhood development
   4. Identify trauma sensitive practices to use in early childhood classrooms

Activity #1: Handout

Complete this handout as you read or watch:

1. 1. Ecological Systems Theory (2018) OR Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological System’s Theory
   2. What is Culture?
   3. Hyun (2007)
   4. Morrison (2010)
   5. Involving Families
   6. Wright (2014)
   7. Childhood Trauma and the Brain

Ecological Systems Theory

Read Ecological Systems Theory (2018) OR watch Ecological System’s Theory

You can read about or watch a video on Bronfenfrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory —  decide which you prefer or you can do both.

Link to Ecological Systems Theory (2018)

Ecological Systems Theory (2018)

 

Video: Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological System’s Theory

Impact of Culture in Early Childhood

Video: What is Culture ?

 

Link to Hyun (2007)

Hyun (2007)

Families in Early Childhood Settings

Link to Morrison (2010)

Morrison (2010)

 

 

Video Involving Families

Trauma in Early Childhood

Link to Wright (2014)

Wright (2014)

 

Video: Childhood Trauma and the Brain

 

Optional Video: How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime Nadine Burke Harris TED Talk

 

Activity #2: Upload Completed Handout

Upload your completed Handout to Blackboard, in ‘Assignments’ under ‘Sociocultural Influences Handout’.