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Systems theory
The Iceberg
Metacognition
The Iceberg
Timothy R. Lucas and AssociatesThe Fifth Discipline Fieldbook Project - Schools That [email protected] 201-236-8696
Timothy R. Lucas and AssociatesThe Fifth Discipline Fieldbook Project - Schools That [email protected] 201-236-8696
The Iceberg Discussion Questions
Step One - The EventName a critical event or issue that has emerged in the last few months in your classroom or school. Tell the story of the event.
Step Two - The Pattern or TrendWhat is the history of the event you described? When has it happened before? Chart the course of related events over time on a graph. What patterns do you see emerging?
Step Three - Systemic StructureWhat forces seem to create the pattern of behavior you described in step 2? How do the systemic elements seem to influence each other? What fundamental aspects of the school need to change if you want the pattern to change? (Policy, culture, attitudes, environment…)
Step Four - Mental ModelsWhat is it about your thinking and everyone’s thinking that causes this structure to persist? How can you these mental models be safely brought to the surface for inquiry and dialogue with the larger group?
Building a Shared Vision
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A Systems View of Learning in an Organization
VisionCreate Ideas
VisionarySees Over HorizonEmbraces Change
IntuitiveSees Patterns
LeadershipCreates Paths
ProactiveRisk Taker
Take ChargeIndividual
CommunityCreates
InterdependenceRelationships
NetworkReservoir
Connections
ManagementCreates Output
ProductionOutcomes
AdministrationRefinementConsistency
All of these areas are nurtured and balanced in a learning community, school district, or
organization.
Systems Thinking as a Tool for Growing
Where we have been: Where we want to go:
an emphasis on school an emphasis on reallearning world learning
an emphasis on an emphasis on learningacquiring knowledge how to learn
teacher-directed learning learner-directed learning
specialization is valued an interdisciplinary perspective is valued
a view of the world as a view of the world asthe sum of discrete a dynamic inter-dependentcategories of knowledge systems
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Developing a Systems Thinking
Approach in Schools
3 PersonalGrowth
2 Leadership Opportunities
1 Curriculum Applications
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Resources for Curriculum Materials, Tools for School Leadership, and Personal Growth
The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook Projectwww.fieldbook.com
The Creative Learning Exchangewww.clexchange.org
Society for Organizational Learning www.solonline.org
Crisis Management Institutewww.cmionline.org
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