Certificate in Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory for Nurseries

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Dr Aaron Bradbury Principal lecturer for Early Years and Childhood
Course 36min 3 modules

This course, developed by leading early years expert Dr Aaron Bradbury, will explore Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory and the effects each layer of the theory has on child development, equipping practitioners with the skills to embed the theory into their practice to improve children’s outcomes.

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Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory suggests that a child’s development is influenced by a series of interconnected environmental systems and that as a child develops, the interaction within these environments becomes more complex. 

This course, developed by leading early years expert Dr Aaron Bradbury, will delve into the theory, exploring the impact each layer has on child development. Throughout the course, practitioners will gain crucial insights into the theory and develop the skills needed to integrate theory into daily practices, fostering environments to effectively support child development. 

Please note: This training course consists of learning through video, task completion, and further reading/research. Please consider this when planning and allocating your time. To successfully understand and achieve the objectives of the course, learners are expected to engage in all aspects of the learning process and complete all relevant activities to ensure they can successfully apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in their own nursery.