Four levels of systems inquiry are projected on an abstract-concrete continuum. Most abstract is exposition of general theories of systems, and most concrete is use of specific technical tools. Specific models of systems approaches to instructional development are examined, and a systems-models approach is outlined. (Author)

The development and field testing of an instructional product for the training of educational personnel in dissemination and utilization of research and development information is reported. A new role, that of the Educational Information consultant (EIC), is described. A modular training program, built around the five major processes delineated…

Advocates a systems approach to designing educational systems in a changing world. The intellectual technology of systems design is outlined; and a design architecture is described that addresses definition of the new system, system specifications, key functions, organizational issues, and the systemic environment. Organizing perspectives for…