Contemporary Applications of a Systems Approach to Education

This work is written through an authentic systems perspective, by five coauthors with diverse expertise in a variety of areas. The contents include past and current roles in k-12 classroom teaching, special education, administration, college teaching, and state education administration.

Part 1 Preface Part 2 The Systems Approach Chapter 3 Introduction to a Systems Approach to Education Chapter 4 Action Research and Educational Reform: Partners in a Process Part 5 Contemporary Issues in Education Chapter 6 Assessment versus Evaluation: A Systems View Chapter 7 Cultural Diversity Chapter 8 Inclusion, Reform and Learning Organizations Chapter 9 Parent Communication Chapter 10 Technology: The World of Wonder Chapter 11 Distance Learning: Flexibility in Education Chapter 12 The School and the Mental Health System Part 13 Educational Reform Chapter 14 Strategies for Educational Change Chapter 15 The Magnet School as a Model System for Educational Reform Part 16 Name Index Part 17 Subject Index