SYSTEMS THINKING
By: Alan Ticotsky | 2/14/2014
Systems thinking offers a powerful perspective, a specialized language, and a set of tools that can be used to address
Systems thinking offers a powerful perspective, a specialized language, and a set of tools that can be used to address
problems and understand complex situations. Systems thinking is a way of understanding that emphasizes the relationships among a system’s parts, rather than the parts themselves. It helps us see both the forces that shape change and our role in creating them. Based on a field of study known as system dynamics, systems thinking has a practical value that rests on a solid theoretical foundation.
Systems Thinking is a key part of the Innovation Academy charter. Learn about some of the key tools of Systems Thinking used at school here:
Read some of the systems work published by our faculty :
- Mr. Frankhouse: USING SYSTEMS TOOLS IN MUSIC CLASS
- Mr. O'Neil-Willoughby and Ms. McClure: From Hunter Gatherers to Farmers:Students Study How Civilization Changed during the Neolithic Age
- Ms. Orpen: Using Systems Tools to Improve Literacy
- Mr. DiCarlo: Interdisciplinary Learning in a Science Classroom
Read further work on systems through:
Creative Learning Exchange <http://www.clexchange.org>
Information, articles, lesson plans, conference information.
General repository of systems thinking and system dynamics materials
Waters Foundation <http://watersfoundation.org>
Training materials, K-12 systems education information
