What Is a System and a System Perspective?

David A. Zera

What Is a System and a System Perspective?

Fairfield University

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Abstract

Gives an overview of systems-based theories and their application in education. Suggests that teachers and administrators recognize that change is inherent in all systems, effecting further change. Recommends holistic planning that accounts for interactions among all system components.

Original language	American English
Journal	Educational Horizons
Volume	81
State	Published - Jan 1 2002

Keywords

Educational Administration
Educational Change
Educational Planning
Systems Approach
Theories

Disciplines

Psychology
Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Zera, D. A. (2002). What Is a System and a System Perspective? Educational Horizons, 81. https://libraryapps.fairfield.edu/openurl?paramdict=en-US&genre=article&spage=18&SS_issnh=0013-175X&issn=0013175X&SS_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fscholar.google.com%2Fscholar%3Fq%3DZera%2BDavid%26hl%3Den%26as_sdt%3D0%252C7&issue=1&auinit=DA&date=2002&aulast=Zera&atitle=What+Is+a+System+and+a+System+Perspective%3F.&title=Educational+horizons&localeid=1033&paramdict=en-US&SS_LibHash=DS3US6US9G&sid=google&SS_source=51&l=DS3US6US9G&SS_ReferentFormat=JournalFormat&au=Zera&PP=true&volume=81&SS_RequestType=1&&SS_PostParamDict=disableOneClick&newUI=1clickoff

Zera, DA 2002, 'What Is a System and a System Perspective?', Educational Horizons, vol. 81. <https://libraryapps.fairfield.edu/openurl?paramdict=en-US&genre=article&spage=18&SS_issnh=0013-175X&issn=0013175X&SS_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fscholar.google.com%2Fscholar%3Fq%3DZera%2BDavid%26hl%3Den%26as_sdt%3D0%252C7&issue=1&auinit=DA&date=2002&aulast=Zera&atitle=What+Is+a+System+and+a+System+Perspective%3F.&title=Educational+horizons&localeid=1033&paramdict=en-US&SS_LibHash=DS3US6US9G&sid=google&SS_source=51&l=DS3US6US9G&SS_ReferentFormat=JournalFormat&au=Zera&PP=true&volume=81&SS_RequestType=1&&SS_PostParamDict=disableOneClick&newUI=1clickoff>

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