The model outlined here described sociological, political, economic and educational interactions in an urban school system in order to describe how the system is performing and might be amenable to change and reform." (Author)

This article discusses five categories of educational improvements. Briefly, they are (1) objectives more aligned with goals, (2) increased efficiency, (3) reduced undesirable side-effects, (4) increased reliability, and (5) more objectives are accomplished." (Author/AA)

This systems approach was developed for use in instructor training in the Royal Air Force's education program, but in general terms it is applicable to all branches of industry. (MF)

A representative of the Royal Air Force School of Education and a Field Training Advisor to the Civil Air Transport Industry Training Board continue the description of their simplified approach to job analysis. (LY)

A six stage systems approach adaptation of job instruction training (JIT): objectives; preparation; presentation; application; testing; evaluation. Four figures and 20 references. (LY)

Processes of systems analysis and design as they might apply to curriculum problems are explicated, and the possible difficulties to be experienced are interpreted in the light of a typology of systems ranging from the deterministic to the indeterminate. (Author/JEG)

Discussion of the ISPI (International Society for Performance Improvement) definition of human performance technology and the need to use performance improvement concepts from other fields focuses on applying systems thinking and systematic methodology from management design. Describes the application of these techniques in teaching a graduate…

Discussion of redesigning the educational system focuses on a framework for exploring design options for a new educational system. The need to develop a systems view of education is discussed; systems design is described; and the relationship of education to society is considered. (two references) (LRW)

Defines systems as a set of things that are related to each other and to the whole and that collectively behave differently as opposed to when separated. Investigates the relationship between systems and technology. (Author/JOW)

Defines the traditional psychological worldview and the emergent systemic worldview in counseling theory. Contrasts hegemonic (predominant) and counterhegemonic (emergent and competitive) viewpoints in counseling theory. The two counseling worldviews are described as presenting distinct roles for professional counselors with respect to assessment,…

Discusses the complex character of everyday life as the deep ecology of Home Economics/Human Ecology. Explores the meanings of ecology and the ways in which diversity and harmony are interrelated companions of dynamic living systems. (JOW)

Examines issues involved in conceptualizing consultation from systems framework. Discusses language for understanding and implementing systems interventions. Describes systems as interacting multilevel dynamic structures that affect and are affected by meaning structures used by members. Notes that consultants can learn to use reframing and other…

Proposes the conceptualization of work knowledge as co-emergence, based on the theory of enactivism. Discusses three dimensions of enactivism: (1) knowledge unfolds in systems; (2) understanding is embedded in relationships among systems, not in the minds of individual actors; and (3) learning is continuous invention and exploration, linked to…

This paper explores the added value of chaordic systems Thinking for organizational renewal, which is defined as transformation instead of reformation. The exploration is presented in the form of an antagonistic dialogue between two "voices," which develop commentaries from distinct theoretical inspirations, namely chaordic systems thinking (CST)…