Identifies information specialists who employ systems methodology and discusses the modern systems movement, its role in the changing world view of science, disciplines (cybernetics and operations research) that have contributed to its development, and distinctions between General Systems Theory and other approaches to the study of systems.…

To teach geography that is meaningful in general education--at the elementary, secondary, or college levels--an integrative approach which transmits understanding of the earth as a total system must be used. How to teach physical, cultural, economic, and regional geography in general courses is discussed. (RM)

Compares design of instructional system with that of data processing system, noting similarities (needs analysis, definition of required outputs, identification of inputs, need for design processing, development of procedures, testing, implementation); structured design techniques; and advantages of structured instructional system design. Warnier…

Presents a classification system for family therapists based on an integration of family systems research in healthy and disturbed families and clinical data. The model provides tools for cross-sectional, process-oriented family assessment derived from family competency in task performance and family operating style. Describes seven family types…

The author explains why he favors a systems-oriented approach to organizational development that conceives of the total organization of a system or a family of systems and develops all of them comprehensively. The four systems in this approach are technical, social, administrative, and strategic. (CT)

Argues that instructional development (ID) faculty in higher education settings should use a systematic approach grounded in ID principles to present the case for filling vacant positions in their field and provides guidelines for using message design techniques to develop a file to support the case. Eight references are listed. (MER)

In reaction papers, Richard H. Coop, an educational psychologist, discusses six themes evident in papers on gifted education; B. J. Cox argues that systems theory is a valuable addition to education of identified and potentially gifted students; and Gary D. Fenstermacher argues for specification of educational entitlements of any learner before…

Clarifies and stimulates interest in the concept of the human systems approach; presents a theoretical framework that incorporates systems and subsystems in industrial arts; and suggests an activity for teachers to implement an idea that was stimulated by the theoretical framework and a need in industry. (CT)

Identifies behaviors that should be taught in the classroom to help the student adjust to the work world. They include poise in accepting criticisms and suggestions, concern for quality, and familiarity with the systems concept of office operations. (CT)

The evaluation of educational programs in higher education needs a better theoretical base than it has had. Proposals as to what that base should encompass are discussed and an approach that involves a more adequate conceptual and procedural model is explored. Focus is on a systems viewpoint. (JMD)

The impact of the accountability movement is examined in terms of the defensiveness which such programs have caused among educators and its emphasis on what schools cannot do rather than what they can do. (JMF)

Describes the systematic approach used by the training department of the Canada Trust Company to develop a training program for operators of the new terminals for the online banking system to which the bank was converting, the Canadian On-Line Financial Information System (COFIS). (JD)

Describes the National System of Distance Training (SINCAD) which is a long-term effort at a systems approach application of educational technology in Chile. The history, system of course design, and work that has been done are discussed within the context of the role of vocational training in Latin America. (CHC)