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Francis, N. D. – 1972
The educational system is characterized by a vector matrix differential equation, and it is shown that the concepts of modern control theory such as observability, controllability, and optimal control can give deeper insight into the behavior of the educational system. The identification of the system dynamics and the definition of a realistic…
Descriptors: Education, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Models
Download full textLederman, Linda Costigan; Rogers, Don – 1976
The two papers in this document focus on general systems theory. In her paper, Linda Lederman discusses the emergence and evolution of general systems theory, defines its central concepts, and draws some conclusions regarding the nature of the theory and its value as an epistemology. Don Rogers, in his paper, relates some of the important features…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Models, Organizational Communication, Organizational Theories
Counelis, James Steve – 1975
The purpose of this paper is focused toward a systems understanding of the contemporary university, the American University being the data base. A general systems conceptualization called the open systems university is presented. Comprehensive and generic in character, it is hoped that the theory of the open university will be viable enough to…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Policy, Educational Administration, Higher Education
Smith, Robert G., Jr. – 1974
In its most general sense, a system is a group of components integrated to accomplish a purpose. The heart of an educational system is the instructional system. An instructional system is an integrated set of media, equipment, methods, and personnel performing efficiently those functions required to accomplish one or more learning objectives. An…
Descriptors: Education, Educational Development, Educational Objectives, Educational Research
McCombs, Barbara L.; And Others – 1975
The paper describes progress in the development of the Advanced Instructional System's Instructional Strategy Subsystem. Described are procedures for developing the Student Evaluation Component (which includes selection and validation of preassessment and within-course measures necessary for the development of a Student Data Profile) and the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Psychology, Educational Resources, Evaluation Methods
Frick, Ted – 1976
The use of the systems approach in educational inquiry is not new, and the models of input/output, input/process/product, and cybernetic systems have been widely used. The general systems model is an extension of all these, adding the dimension of environmental influence on the system as well as system influence on the environment. However, if the…
Descriptors: Cybernetics, Deduction, Environmental Influences, Evaluation Methods
Miller, James G. – 1973
The purpose of this study of modern communications technology in education is to present a systematic conceptual approach for analyzing instructional technology, to identify research and development priorities in less developed countries, and to formulate 26 high priority projects to be undertaken in the coming years. Chapter I summarizes the…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Change Strategies, Communications, Communications Satellites
