Defines the basic terms of system, systems, systematic, and systemic and then uses these terms to build an alphabetical glossary categorizing and defining words or phrases applied to systems thinking. (Contains 20 references.) (PKP)

The future of educational design, development, and improvement lies in integrating "how" with "what" and "why." Critical strategic thinking factors include abandoning comfort zones; focusing on ends, not means; linking all three planning and result levels; starting with an ideal vision; preparing measurable objectives; and properly defining…

Educators who benchmark other "successful" educational agencies and/or private-sector organizations to find "best-practice" ideas face potential pitfalls. The benchmarked organization may have incompatible goals and objectives, obsolete processes and operations, and different primary clients and beneficiaries. Most organizations, public or…

Confusion in educational planning stems from having no clear objectives and no clear knowledge of the real clients. The new educational model involves contributing to socially useful results, not simply teaching subjects and conveying content information. Instead of relying on self-defeating techniques and mind-sets, educators can benefit from…

Defines a basic framework for educational strategic planning that serves both learners and society. Discusses Mega Planning's critical success factors, common planning errors, and basic elements of scoping, planning, implementation, and continuous improvement/evaluation phases. Strategic objectives should drive curriculum objectives, and these in…