Discussion Overview In this week's discussion, you will develop and share a problem of practice, providing support from the literature as well as application of systems thinking

Discussion Overview

In this week's discussion, you will develop and share a problem of practice, providing support from the literature as well as application of systems thinking.

• What You Need to Know

Researching Problems of Practice

The following article helps place the problem of practice into an evidence-based context:

• • Dirkx, J. M. (2006). Studying the complicated matter of what works: Evidence-based research and the problem of practice. Adult Education Quarterly, 56(4), 273–290.

Systems Thinking

While the following resource focuses on schools, the principles presented apply to all leaders responsible for leading professional development, training, and professional learning.

• • Senge, P., Cambron-McCabe, N., Lucas, T., Smith, B., Dutton, J., & Kleiner, A. (2012). Schools that learn: A fifth discipline fieldbook for educators, parents, and everyone who cares about education. Crown Publishing.
    • Part VII, "Systems Thinking in the Classroom," pages 269–318.

Critical Thinking

Read the following standards presented by Paul and Elder. This website provides a concise overview of each of the standards you should incorporate into your discussion responses this week.

• • Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2010). Universal intellectual standards. Foundation for Critical Thinking. http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/universal-intellectual-standards/527
• Write Your Discussion Post

Problem of Practice Based on Systems Thinking

For this discussion, develop and share a problem of practice, providing support from the literature as well as application of systems thinking.