2A. Applying Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Approach in My Personal and Professional Practices with Children and Families 1. Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory emphasizes the importance of understanding the complex interactions between a child and

2 PART JOURNAL – ONLY 150 words per journal 
2A.In this journal, you must reflect on how Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Approach can be applied in your personal or professional practices with children and families. You can do this by answering at least two questions provided below. Before answering the questions, refer to Chapter 1 in your eBook, White, S. and Berns, R. (2023). Child, family, school, community: Socialization and support. 11e. Cengage Learning and re-read pages 19-20.
1. Summarize Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory in your own words and include the key elements of the theory that can help ECE professionals understand children and families.
2. Share an example from your personal or professional experience with children that you would approach differently based on what you have learned about Bioecological Theory. Please keep the example confidential by using fictitious names and places of employment if applicable. Also, explain the connection between the theory and your example.
3. How does Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory relate to NAEYC Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relationships?
Your Journal must be written in your own words, be approximately 150 words, address all the required elements, and demonstrate high critical thinking and topic comprehension. 
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2B.
After reviewing the Unit Readings and Resources, including the videos about diversity, equity, inclusion, and bias, for this Journal, respond to the following questions by referencing the unit videos and your own experience.
As the teacher, how would you support a new child with a physical disability in your classroom?  How could you include the child’s family to help support the child’s development? 
How would you ensure best practices for inclusion, diversity, and equity in your classroom with children and their families? Please share examples of how you would approach each: inclusion, diversity, and equity.   
Your Journal entry must be at least 150 Words – Spelling, grammar, and punctuation count!