Enhancing systems-thinking skills with modelling

Systems thinking is an essential cognitive skill that enables individuals to develop an integrative understanding of a given subject at the conceptual and systemic level. Yet, systems thinking is not usually an innate skill. Helping students develop systems‐thinking skills warrants attention from ed...

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Published in:British journal of educational technology 2008-11, Vol.39 (6), p.1099-1120
Main Author: Hung, Woei
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer Simulation
Critical thinking
Educational Technology
Graduate Students
Learning
Student Development
Student Improvement
Systems Approach
Teaching Methods
Thinking Skills
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Summary:Systems thinking is an essential cognitive skill that enables individuals to develop an integrative understanding of a given subject at the conceptual and systemic level. Yet, systems thinking is not usually an innate skill. Helping students develop systems‐thinking skills warrants attention from educators. This paper describes a study examining the effects of utilising systems modelling as a cognitive tool in enhancing a group of graduate students' systems‐thinking skills. A significant improvement was observed in the systems‐thinking practises of the students. A theoretical rationale for enhancing systems‐thinking skills with modelling and the results of the study will be discussed.
ISSN:0007-1013
1467-8535
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.2007.00791.x