Our most recent chapter readings created opportunities to view instructional design/technology in the contexts of business, P -12 and higher education,
Several themes appear across these contexts I considered systematic structures and the development of personnel, students, and instructors to strengthen the information age.
In chapter 21, the author highlights a systematic approach to meet the needs of students and communities. When they speak of the ecological and systematic change, one can easily generalize the meaning across the three contexts. When we consider change in the contexts of business, p-12, and higher education we address 1) the core and supporting work; 2) the internal “social architecture”; and 3) the district’s (industry) relationship with its internal environment.
In chapter 18, the authors describe the complexities of work settings are impacted by the expanding roles and development of instructional designers in business and industry today. This holds true for not only special education but for education in general.
Considering the complexities associated with educating youth in confinement, our organizational climate advocated an ecological perspective. This systematic approach involved a comprehensive view of our students, school, community, parents, and the interactions among and between them. Our goal is to change the anti-social school behavior and promote appropriate social skills.
3 comments:
Hi, Patricia,
The Chapter 21 authors discuss systemic ecological change in terms of P-12 schools, but I agree it applies to business and higher education, too. In both areas, the core and supporting work are reviewed and overhauled. This takes place within the existing organizational framework, requires communication, and is sensitive to the organizational power structure. Also, in both business and higher education, often change is precipitated by pressure to respond to demands of the marketplace. Good point!
Hi Pat, I too spoke of the expanding role of the Instructional Designer as something that was a thread throughout each of the three areas we studied. I certainly can see in your setting you are very affected by systemic and ecological changes. Your hard work and dedication will certainly pay off.
I enjoyed your post! Amy
Great idea for using the ecological system. I would love to hear how everything is going. Also nice job highlighting the chapters. I like how they discuss the expanding roles of the instructional designers, it makes me think how every role in the education system can be expanded or already has so that all may be completed.
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