Describes ways that components of Information Engineering (IE) methodology can be used by training system developers to extend Instructional Systems Development (ISD) methodology. Aspects of IE that are useful in ISD are described, including requirements determination, group facilitation, integrated automated tool support, and prototyping.…

An open-systems framework is used to describe how institutional researchers analyze the inputs, processes, outputs, and environmental considerations of higher education; resources for collecting and analyzing data are specified. Additional resources for institutional research professionals are listed. (MSE)

Introduces fundamental concepts of problem-determined linguistic systems approach to counseling and demonstrates utility of these concepts for students, trainers, supervisors, and practitioners. Contends that problem-determined linguistic system provides alternative approach to developing meaning that has implications for how mental health…

"Nonlinear dynamics," chaos and complexity theories, and their accompanying research methods provide new ways to understand systems theory and study complex human systems. This article presents an overview of these approaches, their sophisticated mathematical methods, and their relevance to social work practice and research. The…

Introduces a guide to provide interviewers with a methodological systems approach for information gathering in the life review process. The Life Review Interview Guide promotes high self-esteem and assists the interviewee through the grieving process. Also assists the student-interviewer in formulating and selecting a wide range of questions.…

Examines remedial education policy change at City University of New York (CUNY) both in historical context and from the perspective of system design. Interprets the policy to phase out remedial education in CUNY senior colleges as strategy to create "more of a system" by increasing differentiation of missions and stratification among…

Suggests that human performance technologists need to have an analysis approach to support the development of an appropriate set of improvement recommendations for clients and then move to an action plan to help them see results. Presents a performance improvement model and a systematic approach that considers organizational context, ownership,…

Reviews Thelen and Smith's book and its account of "how knowing develops from doing." Concentrates on the nature of dynamic systems. (DR)

Responds to C. Aaron McNeese's (1995) article, "Family Social Work Practice: From Therapy to Policy." It encompasses the long-standing debate in social work over micro- and macro-level approaches to problem solving, commonly referred to as the "cause-function" debate. The struggle to minimize adverse effects of diversity has…

Responds to the Witkin's (1993) comparison of family social work and family therapy. Argues that family social work and family therapy share important commonalities, and challenges Witkin's characterization of family therapy as outdated. Characterizes family therapy as having contributing important writings about gender and culture. (JPS)

Discusses topological aspects of theoretical information retrieval, including retrieval topology; similarity topology; pseudo-metric topology; document spaces as topological spaces; Boolean information retrieval as a subsystem of any topological system; and proofs of theorems. (LRW)

Discusses 14 challenges to the use of individualized instruction in corrections. Emphasizes a systems approach, motivational tools, programmed instructional materials, and approaches such as Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching. (SK)

Discusses obstacles teachers face in learning about and integrating new technology into the classroom, including lack of time, availability of resources, and lack of incentives. Recommends a systems approach to overcome obstacles and provide viable professional development to motivated teachers that will influence their ability and willingness to…

Suggests that technology education standards will initiate changes and are a first step in guiding the improvement of educational programs and classroom practices. (JOW)

Complexity theory is used to describe how workplace leaning occurs within a system of interactions and relationships. The learning system of a school-as-workplace is examined to understand the relationships, disequilibrium, and engagement that occur in a learning community. (SK)