In two consecutive papers, we will be exploring the relevance of taking a complexity perspective on innovation processes. In this first part, we discuss why there is a need for novel perspectives in this research field and why the theoretical and methodological approach of the "complex responsive processes perspective" is relevant in meeting these…

The purpose of this case study was to examine students' perceptions of their learning experiences while working on a real world instructional design project in a performance oriented team in the context of a situated and problem-based learning environment. Participants were 11 graduate students enrolled in a learning-by-doing instructional design…

This study examines the process by which system thinking perceptions develop within the context of a water cycle curriculum. Four junior high school students undergoing an especially designed inquiry-based intervention were closely observed before, during, immediately after, and 6 years after completing a year long systems-based learning program.…

Writing as a member of the Second National Evaluation Team for ESEA Title III, the late James Finn discusses the reasons for evaluation in education and the problem of evaluation becoming institutionalized. (LS)

Discusses the mystical aura attached to the notion of a systems approach to instruction, briefly reviews some of the instructional systems which have been advanced, and suggests a method for successful implementation of the process. (LS)

Systems approach" and instructional system" are defined, differentiated, and related. (LS)

A Systems approach helps overcome a shortage of typists at the Consolidated Insurance Company. Three figures. (LY)

Discusses the need for performance improvement professionals to achieve useful results, and to prove the value added in terms of empirical data. Considers the differences between systems, systemic, and systematic approaches, and examines which approach applies to various concepts in the field that would help add value. (Contains 14 references.)…

Adults over the age of 65 are the fastest growing segment of computer users. Due to this increased demand, effective training programs are essential. Although previous research findings illustrate the importance of older adults' goals, abilities, and experience levels in learning to use computers, these factors are often neglected in the…

In dealing with Knowledge Management (KM) literature, we have to diagnose three essential points: first, we have detected a lack of comprehensive theoretical models based on "grand theories", secondly, we have discovered an overemphasis of "good" values, like openness and trust, that help organisations to learn. And thirdly, we have to recognise…