APPLICATION OF THE ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE TO A FILM

Choose two (2) of the main characters (among the “boys”).

Define Bronfen brenner’s Ecological Perspective including all five (5) levels of systems, making note of each of the systems as they are expressed in the film. You can speak in generalities (i.e. – the micro-systems for the boys include their caregivers), but make sure it is specific to the film.

Select 2 of the 4 main characters in the film.

Discuss how each system interacts with these characters to inform their functioning and development.

Compare and/or contrast the differences or similarities between the environmental factors of these two characters.

Include elements of resource and resilience.

Include any value conflicts and personal biases that may have emerged for you in viewing the film.