Breadth


 * Breadth-EDUC 8310 Theories of Organizational and Social Systems**

Objectives

By critically evaluating the works of Bruner, Jonassen and Toffler, this Breadth paper will:

1. Discuss the theory of systems change as it relates to education.

2. Analyze constructivist theory and its relationship to education as described by Jonassen and Bruner.

3. Synthesize theories of systems change and constructivism resulting from the integration of technology, using the theories of Bruner, Jonassen, and Toffler.

References

Bruner, J. (1960). //The process of education//. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

Bruner, J. (1966). //Toward a theory of instruction//. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

Grabinger, S., Jonassen, D., & Wilson, B. (1990). //Building expert systems in training and education//. New York: Praeger Publishers.

Jonassen, D., & Land, S. (2000). //Theoretical foundations of learning environments//. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Toffler, A. (1981). //The third wave.// New York: Bantam Books.

Toffler, A., & Toffler, H. (2006). //Revolutionary wealth//. New York: Knopf.

Demonstration

In a scholarly essay of approximately 30 pages the researcher will critically assess and analyze the theories of Bruner, Jonassen, and Toffler on the topics of systems theory and constructivist theory. These theories are essential to provide exceptional clarification of how constructivist educational theory changes the configuration of our classrooms and the methods teachers use to guide students.