DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY MATRIX, PART 2
In Week 3, you began to evaluate developmental theory by charting the key concepts for the theory presented in that week. For this week, you will continue to populate the Developmental Theory Template, Part 2, and add bioecological theory to your chart. You will submit Part 2 of your matrix this week.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Required Readings
- Miller, P. (2018). Theories of developmental psychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers.
- Chapter 4. Review the “A Related Approach: Developing-Person-In-Context” section, pp. 188-191
- Chapter 4. Review the “A Related Approach: Developing-Person-In-Context” section, pp. 188-191
- Meltzer, A., & Muir, K. (2022). An ecological and systems thinking approach for support to siblings with and without disabilities. Social Theory & Health, 20(4), 346–362. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41285-020-00158-6
- Veiga, G. R. S., da Silva, G. A. P., Padilha, B. M., & Lima, M. D. C. (2023). Determining factors of child linear growth from the viewpoint of Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological TheoryLinks to an external site.. Jornal de Pediatria, 99(3), 205–218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jped.2022.10.009
TO COMPLETE
Continue populating the Developmental Theory Matrix Template, Part 2, related to this week’s bioecological theory. As you continue populating your matrix, consider the following:
- Identify who or what contributed to the development of the theory. Were there key researchers or seminal research that led to the theory?
- List the primary characteristics or features of the theory (its key tenets and concepts). Be sure to include if a particular period of life is emphasized.
- List the noteworthy strengths and limitations of the theory.
- Identify contemporary applications of the theory.
- Record whether the theory or theme emphasizes biology (nature), environment (nurture), or both.
- Identify whether the theory emphasizes cognitive, physical, or social-emotional development (or a combination of domains and if so, which ones).
- List specific ages or stages of development identified in the theory or note that the theory marks development as continuous.
- (Optional) Include any notes that you find helpful in understanding and applying the theory, such as potential contemporary themes or fields of research in which the theory could be applied.
Note: While no citations are required for this matrix, all information must be based on the content from the Learning Resources.