Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Systems thinking

I enjoyed an article (see me if you don't have a login) in the recent Chronicle of Higher Education urging colleges to explore vehicles for students to immerse themselves in "systems thinking" situations. As examples, they used the three-month program aboard CSU Maritime Academy's ship-at-sea and various culinary programs with chef/kitchen experiences; both as venues steeped in interlocking technical and human systems that need to be understood, balanced, and leveraged for optimum functioning.

It reminded me of the value of my old 10-week Art/Library classes where students designed the course of study, designed and modified the timeline, and assumed responsibility for the process of pursuing a goal.

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