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Theory: What’s the big deal? Theory shapes how we understand,
what we understand, and, consequently, how we solve (or fail to solve) problems.
Why I use this approach I am interested in applying systems
principles to schooling and educational problems.
Innovation: Learning to think about ideas and problems systemically.
Why Ecological Thinking? Problem of Reductionism: Just looking
at one thing at a time. Ecological Thinking requires that we
look at issues in terms of context, relatedness, and connections.
System Theory and Science This is scientific, in that the usual rules
of science apply. The shift is a matter of focus: Instead of
looking at parts, we look at how those parts affect and are affected by other parts. Relationships and context are very important.
System: A Definition Complex of interacting elements. Open to, and interact with their
environment. Acquire qualitatively properties new
through emergence. Constantly evolving.
From Bertalanffy’s (1976) General Systems Theory
Application
Each of these things have an effect on
children in schools, the schools themselves, etc.
It is very important to understand that these
relationships are always changing.
Bronfenbrenner’s Model.
Implications for Education Rethinking the purposes of education. Rethinking educational problems. Rethinking the curriculum. (Re)thinking power.
Consumerism The idea that problems can be solved
through material means, (i.e., buy stuff) Problem this creates: A vicious cycle.