The Systems Thinking and Curriculum Innovation Network Project is a multiyear curriculum development, implementation, and research effort that examines the impact of using systems thinking and modeling on teaching and learning activities. Data reported here indicate positive effects on students' cognitive and motivational processes. The systems thinking approach also fundamentally changes the dynamics of the classroom and the role of the teacher by creating a constructivist, learner-centered environment. Implications for the design and installation of such environments are discussed.
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