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CED 104 - ASSESSMENT 4 (Rachelle Anne Taguba)

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CED 104 - ASSESSMENT 4 (Rachelle Anne Taguba)

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1. In what ways can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystem interactions?

The parameters of the child's microsystem are linked by the mesosystem. For example, parents are often involved in their child's school life by contacting teachers and attending parent meetings. This interaction between the child's family and school life can have a significant impact on their academic performance.

2. How does socioeconomic status in the microsystem impact educational opportunities for children?

Socioeconomic status can affect access to health services and nutrition, which in turn affects a child's ability to learn. Untreated health and medical problems can lead to absenteeism, poor concentration and lower academic performance. Student's parents and their socioeconomic status will determine many aspects of their early development: worldview, the type of early childhood education they receive, general health, or how others see them. It also affects their success or failure later in life.

3. How can understanding the exosystem help us better support children in challenging home environments?

Understanding exosystem can help children improve their communication and collaboration, increase efficiency and knowledge sharing, and acquire new skills and knowledge. In addition, it can help create a more positive learning environment and improve the dissemination of information. A positive learning environment can lead to better academic performance. It allows students to be comfortable, confident, make friends easily, take risks and not be afraid of making mistakes.

4. What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children's learning?

Take students to local wildlife sites, participate in activities such as tree planting and community sites, and invite community members to come to school. Use the local environment and community as practical learning resources and encourage parents, community organizations and businesses to raise concerns with the school. Community organizations can encourage all students to participate in learning activities. Communities can help make learning activities work in a mutually supportive way.

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1. "Microsystem" refers to the child's immediate surroundings, which include their family, school, and peer groups. Parents directly impact this system through fostering a caring home environment, being involved in their child's education, and promoting social interactions. By establishing routines, encouraging learning, and providing emotional support, parents aid in their children's development of a sense of security and self-worth. Participating actively in school events and maintaining open lines of communication with educators not only emphasized the value of education but also encourage teamwork in resolving behavioral or academic problems. Parents also help their children establish healthy connections and strong social skills by planning social events and setting an example of appropriate behavior. While, A child's Mesosystem, or the relationships between different parts of their microsystem, is greatly influenced by their parents. Strong ties between the family and the school allow children to get consistent support in a range of contexts by fostering frequent contact and working together with educators. Fostering strong connections within the community and providing support for extracurricular activities may enhance the social and emotional development of the child. By participating in local events and fostering friendships, parents may create a network of support that improves their child's overall welfare.

2. The macrosystem's socioeconomic status has a significant influence on children's educational possibilities. A child's learning experience can be improved by having better access to educational resources including extracurricular activities, technology, and literature, which are generally associated with higher socioeconomic status. Children from wealthy households are more likely to attend well-funded schools with better infrastructure and more seasoned instructors, giving them access to a better standard of education. Higher Socioeconomic parents could also be able to commit more time and money to their child's education, which would help the student succeed academically. Lower socioeconomic status on the other hand, might cause stress and instability, which may affect a child's capacity for concentration and academic success. Children from lower Socioeconomic homes may face considerable obstacles to achieving their educational goals due to limited access to resources and decreased parental participation.

3. Understanding the exosystem, or the external factors that have an indirect affect on the child, is essential to assisting children in challenging family situations. For instance, the parents' workplace may have an important effect on their child's wellness. High occupational expectations and professional stress may have an impact on parents' ability to provide emotional support and stability at home. Aware of these challenges, educators and people of the community may provide youth additional support, including counseling and extracurricular activities. A better environment for children may be achieved by making use of local resources and fighting for policies that assist families, such parental leave and flexible work schedules. Knowing the exosystem makes it easier to recognize outside influences on a child's development and to provide focused treatments that reduce their impacts.

4. Establishing connections with the community to improving the educational experiences of children. Working together with nearby businesses like shops, libraries, and museums may provide useful educational materials and activities. Planning community events promotes involvement and a sense of connection. Among these are scientific fairs, art shows, and cultural festivals. Children can be inspired and motivated by the establishment of mentoring programs, where community members share their knowledge and experiences with young people. Through community service campaigns, students may develop a sense of social responsibility and apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Joining seminars on subjects like understanding child development, assisting with schoolwork, and creating a conducive learning atmosphere at home would also help parents do their duties more successfully.

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CED 104 Assessment 4 (SPECIAL EDUCATION)

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CED 104 Assessment 4 (SPECIAL EDUCATION)

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QUESTIONS

1. In what ways can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystem interactions?

2. How does socioeconomic status in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities for children?

3. How can understanding the exosystem help us better support children in challenging home environments?

4. What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children’s learning?

Answers/Explanations:

1. In the microsystem, the parents serve as a primary guide in molding their sons/daughters in a learning process. They give motivations to their children to study better to have a better life in the future. While in the mesosystem, the parents serve as a intermediary between students and teachers. They approach the teachers to clarify what happens to the performances of their children.

2. The macrosystem have a great impact in the educational opportunities of a children. It molds the students a reality of life especially in the third world. It has a great influence in the learning process. For example, here in our country where the democratic way of life happens has a good views on their rights and privileges when they finish their studies. They think of a good future that's why they strive more to learn things that they can apply in the future.

3. The exosystem has a ways on how to understand the children especially when using mass medias. It tends to an influence of being an independent among students and they learn easily the things surrounds them. Their neighbors also influence them to give their full potential by praising the students and boost their morale.

4. I have an idea of a street free reading session among street children. This ideas tends to help our students especially out of school that living in the street. I want to give them a chance to learn them basic writing and reading and they realize to dream for a better future.

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CED 104 - ASSESSMENT 4          Mary Ann Dimayuga

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CED 104 - ASSESSMENT 4          Mary Ann Dimayuga

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1. In what way can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystem interactions?

Every parent plays a significant role in shaping, molding, and developing their child's well-being. In the microsystem, a child is directly influenced by the way their parents raise and nurture them. This can have either positive or negative effects on the child, depending on the quality of care and affection they receive. In the mesosystem, parents extend their influence by connecting and coordinating the child’s various environments. To foster positive development, parents should build strong relationships with other elements of the child's microsystem, such as their teachers, classmates, friends and relatives.

2. How does socioeconomic status in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities for children?

In the macrosystem, educational opportunities for children vary depending on their family's socioeconomic status. Children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds have access to quality education. High-earning families can afford to send their children to private schools, which are often well-equipped with advanced technologies, better teaching methodologies, and highly qualified teachers. These families have more time to attend school events, help with assignments, and assist with projects. On the other hand, children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face different scenarios. These children often struggle with challenges in their studies due to their families' lower income, making it difficult to afford the necessary resources for education. Furthermore, because parents in lower-income households often work long hours, they may be unable to attend school meetings and events, limiting their ability to support their child's learning.

3. How can understanding the exosystem help us better support children in challenging home environments?

Understanding the exosystem helps us identify the external factors that influence a child’s development and well-being, even though these factors may not directly involve the child. One important example is the impact of social media and other media platforms, which are now easily accessible to children. These platforms can have both positive and negative effects on a child's mental and emotional development. Understanding these influences in the exosystem enables us to take proactive steps to protect our children.

4. What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children's learning?

Family and community involvement plays a crucial role in children’s learning and development. Actively engaging families and community members can create a supportive and enriching environment for children. Organizing family events, such as community picnics at public parks, can be highly beneficial. These allow children to interact with peers outside of the school setting, helping them develop social skills and make new friends. Additionally, these gatherings can serve as a platform for parents and community members to collaborate on educational activities, share resources, and discuss ways to support children’s learning.

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Q1: In what ways can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystem interactions?

A1: In microsystem, parents are the primary influencers, caregivers and teachers in their child’s life as well as school preparations. By means of creating a supportive and nurturing home environment, parents help children develop the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary for the success in school. In mesosystem, the partnership between parents and teachers extends outside the classroom to ensure that children receive strong support and guidance which are crucial for the developmental milestones.

Q2: How does socioeconomic status in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities for children?

A2: The socioeconomic status of the children in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities associated towards funding, parental support, access to resources, safety, and community networks. These factors strongly influence the quality of education, overall academic, and personal development of the children. In addressing these discriminations generally involves changes in the systems and direct involvements allowing that all children have equal access to a world class quality educational opportunity.

Q3: How can understanding the exosystem help us better support children in challenging home environments?

A3: Understanding the exosystem help us fostering stronger community networks and support systems that will help families build resilience. For example, creating community centers or support groups where families can connect and share resources can provide a safety net for children and their families. Another one is developing mentorship programs or community partnerships can offer additional support and guidance to children from challenging home environments, providing them with role models and positive influences.

Q4: What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children’s learning?

A4: There is a shortage of trained SPED teachers, and many general education teachers lack the necessary training to effectively support students with special needs. The Department of Education (DepEd) should establish a comprehensive training program for both current and aspiring teachers. This program should include modules on different kinds of disabilities, inclusive teaching strategies, and classroom management tailored for SPED students. Additionally, the government should incentivize teaching professionals to specialize in SPED by offering scholarships, higher salaries, and professional development opportunities.

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1.      In what ways can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystems interaction?

Parents play a crucial role in shaping both the microsystem (the immediate environment of the child) and the mesosystem (the interactions between the different components of the microsystem) as described in Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory. Parents influence the microsystem through their immediate interactions with the child and the mesosystem by promoting and facilitating positive connections between different parts of the child’s environment. By creating a stable and supportive home environment and building strong relationships with educators, peers, and the community, parents significantly impact their child’s holistic development.

2.      How does socioeconomic status in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities for children?

Socioeconomic status (SES) in the macrosystem significantly impacts educational opportunities for children. Higher SES families typically have access to better schools, enrichment activities, resources, and supportive home environments that foster academic success. Conversely, children from lower SES backgrounds face numerous barriers, such as underfunded schools, limited resources, and additional stressors, which can hinder their educational achievement and long-term prospects. Addressing these inequalities requires systemic changes at the policy level, such as equitable school funding, expanded access to early childhood education, and community-based support programs.

3.       How can understanding the ecosystem help us better support children in challenging home environments?

Understanding the ecosystem that surrounds a child helps identify the different levels at which interventions can occur. By recognizing how factors in the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem interact, we can create more effective and holistic approaches to support children in challenging home environments. This might include enhancing the child’s immediate environment, fostering connections between home and school, advocating for policies that support struggling families, and promoting resilience through community and educational resources.

4.       What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children's learning?

Connecting with the community to enhance children's learning can provide invaluable resources, experiences, and opportunities for holistic development. Communities are rich with knowledge, skills, and assets that, when tapped into, can support children’s academic, social, and emotional growth. By tapping into community resources—whether they come from local businesses, cultural institutions, parents, or environmental organizations—educational opportunities for children can be greatly expanded beyond the classroom. These collaborations not only enrich academic learning but also foster life skills, civic responsibility, and a deeper connection to the world around them. Connecting with the community helps create a more engaged, supportive, and dynamic learning environment that nurtures well-rounded, socially responsible children.

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1. In what ways can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystem interactions?.

ANSWER: In a microsystem environment, the child is affected by the behavior and beliefs of the parents, however, the child also affects the behavior and beliefs of the parent. In mesosystem, represent the interactions between the elements that surround the child. For example the relationship between the father and the school teachers. If the father doesn't get along with the teacher, the child might suffer.

2. How does socioeconomics status in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities for children?

ANSWER: A family’s Socioeconomic Status influences a child’s access to resources and opportunities. Children from lower-Socioeconomic status backgrounds may face more challenges, while those from higher-Socioeconomic status backgrounds may have more advantages. This can influence proximal processes (interactions with their environment), personal characteristics (such as stress response), and their developmental trajectory.

3. How can understanding the exosystem help us better support children in the challenging home environments?

ANSWER: Unlike the mesosystem and microsystem, the exosystem influences the child indirectly as it 'trickles down' through other individuals that have an influence on the child's life. Exosystems can be temporary, like a parent being laid off from their job, or long-term, like the death of an extended family member.

4. What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children's learning?

ANSWER: Communities can generate a feeling of belonging to a time, place, and culture. It can also provide an opportunity to learn how to communicate and get along with a variety of different people, not just their peers. Communities can also teach children how to rely on and ask others for assistance.

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1. In what ways can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystem interactions? The parents themselves play a vital role in influencing the interactions in a microsystem and mesosystem environment. They are the source of information and provide feedback necessary for the progress of a special child's development program.

2. How does socioeconomic status in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities for children? Attainment of a desirable output for a special child undergoing special care requires significant funding. Thus, making a socioeconomic status relevant in this matter. However, we have to keep in mind that in the absence of one's capacity to provide those needs for special children, a generous government committed to its service must be present at all times to offer assistance.

3. How can understanding the exosystem help us better support children in challenging home environments? Being mindful of the factors that do not directly involve the special child program implementation would greatly help people around him/her to somehow filter and be in control. We have to understand that a special child will be deeply impacted by these external factors in the long run. It may also cause non-achievement of the target which is to help those children become independent.

4. What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children's learning? Children are vulnerable and so as special children. Their environment is a big factor in the implementation of the program they are undergoing to become on their own in time. It is like the role of the parents. We have to ensure that the environment for these children is appropriate and desirable so they can easily adapt and learn independence. It must not hinder them to achieve that objective.

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1.      In what ways can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystem interactions?

In a Microsystem environment, the parents have direct interaction with and influence to the child.  A positive nurturing will bring out a healthy relationship with the parents and siblings in the family.

In a Mesosystem environment, the interaction of the child is extended beyond the immediate family members. The child now interacts with both parents and teachers. If the parents are in good relationship with the teachers, that can create a positive development to the child’s growth.

2.      How does socioeconomic status in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities for children?

The socioeconomic status of a child’s family and community will play a big role in the child’s growth and development. There is easy access to a good education and comprehensive services for those coming from a well-off family. Sadly, there are less opportunities or most likely no access to good education and services for those under minimum standard of living.

3.      How can understanding the exosystem help us better support children in challenging home environments?

In an exosystem environment, external factors have indirect influence on children. It is important to have control over these factors. A good example is social media which is a major influence on their growth and development. Children are exposed for long hours daily especially when parents are working. Parents should spend time knowing their children’s free time activities and setting limitations.

4.      What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children’s Learning?

Below for some suggestions:

·         Our LGUs can set-up programs for special education outside of school. Not relying on national government for funding, to put up learning facilities, outdoor game parks, and educational parks inclusive for normal and special children.

·         Involve children in community environmental programs like clean-up drive, waste-segregation, tree-planting, other similar activities. Both will be beneficial to both the children’s learning and community.

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1. In what ways can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystem interactions?

A: Parents play an important role in their child's well-being. They are the primary source of learning, nourishment, etc. It is very important that parents should be involved in all aspects of their child's milestone and be a present parent where parents actively engage with their child's overall needs.

Actively participating in a child's needs will boost their morale, could help child's communication skills, and this will as well improve their decision making in the future.

2. How does socioeconomic status in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities for children?

A: In the Philippine setting, although we have a lot of public schools, those who are well-off receive much better opportunities, facilities, etc. and those whose students are considered as indigent will receive less.

These could affect them morally and emotionally since one could be given more than the other.

3. How can understanding the exosystem help us better support children in challenging home environments?

A: If we understand exosystem well, we will be sensitive to their needs and could offer a much better support system to the student.

We could help him/her cope with the situation and help them understand why certain situation happen and to give emphasize that it's not their fault.

4. What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children's learning?

A: Aside from the fact that PTA meeting should tackle the basic needs that both parents and teacher should provide for the student in school and at home, every school should at least have basic facilities such as PWD restrooms, clinics, library tailored for all students especially for visually impaired students, a program with guidance counselors to provide emotional support, free food/meal, and free school supplies to support their studies.

"The work of education is divided between the teacher and the environment." - Maria Montessori

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QUESTIONS

1. In what ways can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystem interactions?

Answer: Parents play a significant role in shaping both the microsystem and mesosystem interactions in Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory. Their influence can be seen in several key ways:

Emotional Support and Attachment

Role Modeling

Discipline and Structure

Educational Involvement

Parent-Teacher Relationships

Family-Friendship Interactions

Extracurricular Involvement

Community Engagement

In the microsystem, parents are direct actors who shape the child's immediate experiences while in the mesosystem, parents are facilitators who influence how different microsystems (like school, peers, and community) interact, ensuring that the various environments the child encounters are interconnected and supportive.

2. How does socioeconomic status in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities for children?

Answer: In the macrosystem, socioeconomic status affects educational opportunities at multiple levels, from access to quality schools and learning resources to health, parental involvement, and future career prospects. Children from higher SES families generally have more advantages in terms of academic preparation, social capital, and support networks, while children from lower SES families face significant challenges that can hinder their educational attainment.

This SES impact on the macrosystem underscores the systemic nature of educational inequality and the importance of broader social policies in addressing these disparities.

3. How can understanding the exosystem help us better support children in challenging home environments?

Answer: Understanding the exosystem helps us see that children’s development is influenced not only by what happens directly to them but also by external factors that affect their parents and caregivers. By addressing the indirect stressors and barriers parents face—such as workplace pressures, economic hardships, and lack of access to services—schools, communities, and policymakers can create more supportive environments for children.

4. What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children's learning?

Answer: Building strong community partnerships can provide a wealth of resources that enhance children’s learning and development. From local businesses and cultural institutions to universities and community centers, the broader community can play an active role in supporting educational initiatives. By connecting families, schools, and local organizations, we can create a holistic support system that nurtures academic, social, and emotional growth.

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1. In what ways can parents influence the microsystem and mesosystem interactions?

2. How does socioeconomic status in the macrosystem impact educational opportunities for children?

3. How can understanding the exosystem help us better support children in challenging home environments?

4. What ideas do you have for connecting with the community to enhance children’s learning?