In 1983, after over 10 years of working on mathematics education reform in the Philippines, I wrote a paper for a Tokyo conference arguing that education reform in developing countries such as the Philippines should begin by working on macro-problems, namely the social, political, and economic environment of the schools, as a context for the…

Diagnostic error typically involves both system-related and cognitive root causes. Educational interventions are proposed to address both of these dimensions: In regard to system-related origins, education should focus on communication skills, including handoffs. In regard to cognitive shortcomings, educators need to consider both normative…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine organizational practice to investigate what insights could be gained to support and extend existing theory. Design/methodology/approach: Adopts a clinical approach, e.g. not a priori or an academic one where data are mangled to fit a theoretical stance. Findings: Data analysis reveals four…

This article describes challenges and benefits of modeling learner variability in Computer-Assisted Language Learning. We discuss the learner model of "E-Tutor," a learner model that addresses learner variability by focusing on certain aspects and/or features of the learner's interlanguage. Moreover, we introduce the concept of phrase descriptors,…

A smoke and fire alarm system at California State University, Hayward, detects combustion products -- and signals a warning -- while the fire is still in its incipient stage. (Author)

This paper describes use of systems analysis or the Planning-Programming-Budgeting System (PPBS) in the education departments of developing countries. First, the systems approach in budgeting is described. Next, its use in education is considered. Finally, the paper recommends that educational planners assess needs and define goals and objectives…

This bulletin is a reprint of Part 3 of the College of Education, University of Georgia's proposal to the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of Education (USOE) to undertake a feasibility study of the Georgia educational model (Johnson, 1969). It is a discussion of the theoretical considerations underlying procedures which…

This bibliography lists 69 books published since 1960, and 182 journal articles published since 1965, on the subject of applications of systems technology in education. (JS)

This paper outlines the Teaching Research approach to designing instructional simulation systems, a three-phase approach which involves (1) determining what to teach, (2) determining how best it might be taught, and (3) validating the system. An effort is made to "expose the vital decision points" in each of the 13 steps listed: (1) Define the…

This report gives guidelines for the organization of institutional research in the community junior college. They include the use of an overall systems approach to data needs and handling; the need for adequate financing; the need for faculty and administrative participation in planning, design, and conduct of research projects; and the…

This paper describes the Performance Evaluation of the Education Leader (PEEL) program, initiated from a study to define the competent school administrator and to develop an instrument to measure administrative competence objectively and accurately. The resulting PEEL materials include the following: (a) "Guidelines for Evaluation: The School…

Sketches a conceptual framework for motivational design using a systems approach, and gives specific ideas that might fall into its domain. Three types of motivation are identified, and corresponding instructional design strategies are suggested for each stage: entering motivation/matching, process motivation/manipulating, and resultant…