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Julia E. Palozzi; Nevin J. Harper; Nancy Shackelford – Environmental Education Research, 2025
In this review, approaches to teaching and learning in environmental education were explored at a conceptual level to understand the diversity of pedagogies in the discipline. We applied systems thinking to make conceptual parallels between ecology (physical environment, plant species, traits, plant strategies) and education (environmental…
Descriptors: Systems Approach, Teaching Methods, Environmental Education, Learning Processes
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Johnson, William L. – Education, 1984
Provides a basic definition of the systems approach and explains the school as an open social-technical system composed of five subsystems--goals and values, technical, psychosocial, structural, and managerial. Contrasts the systems approach with earlier management theories that emphasized particular subsystems and ignored others. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Definitions, Educational Administration, Educational Planning
English, R. William – 2000
This paper focuses on assisting families who have been damaged by substance abuse and on constructive involvement of families to help all members cope. The four main topics are: (1) "Substance Abuse and Family Systems," including the effects of substance abuse on families and children; (2) "Theories and Approaches to Family…
Descriptors: Change, Coping, Counseling Theories, Cultural Influences
Duncan, Marvin E. – 1978
Designed to serve as an introduction to instructional development for the teacher or graduate student who has not read extensively in the field, this chapter presents an operational definition of the instructional development process; explores the human dimensions of the process; provides graphic models of instructional development; and makes…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Educational Change, Educational Technology, Instructional Development
Krepel, Thomas L. – 1990
Guidelines to facilitate the assessment and development of educational leadership decision-making skills are presented in this paper. Included are a review of traditional and contemporary concepts of the decision-making process, identification of appropriate techniques, and an analysis of four contemporary decision-making models by Thompson,…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Utilization
Durzo, Joseph J. – 1978
This literature review discusses the nature of instructional development (ID) and the ID movement, and examines the factors affecting the success of ID in higher education, focusing in particular on the organization and implementation of ID programs. The role of ID agencies is discussed and the various characteristics of such agencies are…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, College Instruction, Faculty Development
Levinger, Ann Cotton – 1979
This paper, written for counselors, psychologists, and educators, presents an integrative review of family therapy and parent training literature. Following the introduction, section 2 reviews family systems theory and family therapy; a definition of family therapy, a historical perspective, and theories of family systems, including the…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Family Counseling, Family Involvement, Family Relationship
Ellington, Henry – 1987
This booklet begins by examining the role played by evaluation in course and curriculum development, and then shows how the basic "error elimination" approach advocated by the philosopher Karl Popper can be used as a basis for the on-going evaluation of instructional systems. Next, two contrasting paradigms of evaluation are described,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Formative Evaluation
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Black, Thomas R. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1987
This discussion of authoring systems focuses on modes of computer-assisted learning delivery and criteria for their selection. Topics discussed include industry's use of authoring systems, a systems approach to designing courseware, media selection, learning strategies, instructional events that comprise learning situations, and cognitive…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
Kaplan, David M. – 2003
This chapter addresses the issue of when counselors should suggest to their clients that their family members should become involved in the counseling process. Family systems theory and its application are reviewed, with a special focus on issues involving communication, problem solving, family roles, and boundaries. Family systems theory is a…
Descriptors: Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Family Communication, Family Counseling
Thompson, James P. – OSSC Bulletin, 1993
This bulletin explores the roles that various stakeholders have in systemic reform and offers some recommendations for action. Data were derived from a review of research on systemic education reform and interviews with four Oregon administrators. Chapter 1 provides a sampling of the diverse groups that are calling for reform and offers some of…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Boards of Education, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Harris, Ben M. – 1986
This book proposes treating teacher evaluation as a set of processes aimed primarily at helping teachers develop professionally. The book opens with a review of current practices and problems in evaluation, then outlines basic theoretical concepts and describes some operational models. The Developmental Teacher Evaluation Kit (DeTEK) is introduced…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Barr, Robert B. – 1987
This essay is a companion document to a statistical study of student dropouts conducted by the San Diego City Schools. Various definitions of dropout are presented, as well as a discussion of types of dropout or attrition rates: (1) annual dropout rate; (2) enrollment ratio dropout rate; (3) cumulative tracking dropout rate; and (4) estimated…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Research
Olsen, David C. – 1987
The rapid increase in literature and modalities of family therapy has made it difficult for counselors working with families to find an integrative approach to assessment and treatment planning. As a result, many counselors move from one paradigm to another without attempting to integrate approaches. This paper attempts to integrate five paradigms…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Developmental Stages, Evaluation Methods, Existentialism
Natale, Joseph L. – 1986
This chapter of "Principles of School Business Management" discusses the effective management of purchasing processes in a school district. These processes include obtaining materials, supplies, and equipment of maximum value for the least expense, and receiving, storing, and distributing the items obtained. The chapter opens with an overview of…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment
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