Session 8: Nested Ecology (Systems Theory)

Reading Assignment: Edward Wimberley, Nested Ecology, Chapters 4-5

Video Assignment: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs; Ecological Systems Theory ; Ecological Theory Animation; Bioecological Approaches to Learning; Resilient social-ecological systems: How? (Nobel Winner Elinor Ostrom); Systems Theory; Immanuel Wallerstein's World System Theory; World System Analysis; Systems Thinking Animation; Systems Theory; The Socio-Cultural Approach - Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Approach; Bronfenbrenner Ecological Map

Homework Assignment:

1. In what ways does the author discuss nested ecology in this session's readings?

2. Explain how Maslow and Bronfenbrenner's work relates to Wimberley's nested ecology approach.