Students will apply the 5 aspects of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems framework (micro, meso, exo, macro, chrono) to a case study analysis on this documentary
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This documentary focuses on the child (Dujuan) and his family. Dujuan, his family and community will be the case study that you will apply Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems framework to.
In order to undertake this case study analysis, the focus of this assessment task is to: Identify ONE relevant aspect of each level of the child’s(micro system, meso system, exosystem, macrosystem, chronosystem) relevant to their current situation
o Critically discuss each of your five chosen aspects throughout relevant peer-reviewed literature, to demonstrate evidence-informed analysis of the child’s current situation (a minimum of TWO different articles per ecological system level).
● This written piece provides you with an opportunity to engage with relevant peer-reviewed journal articles/book chapters, and where relevant other evidence-based literature such as industry-based reports, in your critical analysis of the child’s ecological systems framework.
● Students will identify a relevant aspect of each level of the ecological framework, which they think allows them to engage meaningfully with credible peer-reviewed literature, and contribute to developing evidence-informed insights about the child’s current situation.
● The case study has been specifically developed to provide multiple relevant aspects for each level of the ecological framework. Different students might choose different examples.
● Students should draw upon at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles or book chapters in relevant textbooks to show engagement with theoretical/evidence-based research literature at each of the five levels on your ecological framework. Students will therefore need to include at least 10 references in their reference list.
● The peer-reviewed journal articles or book chapters do not necessarily need to explicitly name and focus on the systems level. For example, if a student is focusing on the microsystem level of “peers,” they do not necessarily need to source references which engage with ecological systems theory explicitly, and refer to the microsystem. You may find it more relevant to engage with resources which speak about how peer engagement influences a child’s development/well-being – ensuring that you select resources which reflect the particular circumstances of the child in the case study.
● Structure and word length: Students should divide their 2500 words evenly between the five systems levels (a total of 2,000 words - 400 words each systems level; references NOT included in word count), and their introduction/conclusion paragraphs (250 words each). They are expected to provide a brief, concise definition of each systems level in the introductory paragraph. The concluding paragraph should be used to integrate key points.
● Students DO NOT need to provide a summary of the case. Students should use their word count on critically discussing ecological systems in relation to evidence-based literature relating to the case study (rather than on extended summaries of the case study, or definitions of systems levels).
● The following core reading has been chosen to inform the development of this assessment task:
Paat, Y. (2013) “Working with immigrant children and their families: An application of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory” Journal of Human Behaviour in the Social Environment (23), 954-966.