Discussion of societal and technological changes in the 20th century and the resulting paradigm shift focuses on the need to develop a systems view of education. The genesis of the systems view is explained; an example of a possible systems model is presented; and applications in education are considered. (LRW)

Discussion of educational systems design focuses on a framework for exploring the scope of design options to help transform the existing educational system. Staying within the existing system, adjusting the boundaries by adding specific additional issues, and choosing the community or society as the overall context are considered. (LRW)