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In the classroom, systems thinking explores the interdependencies among the elements of a system, looking for patterns rather than memorizing isolated facts. Systems thinking encourages creativity, questioning and problem solving.  Systems thinking involves shifting attention  from the parts to the whole,  from objects to relationships,  from structures to processes,  from hierarchies to networks, from the rational to the intuitive,  from analysis to synthesis,  from linear to non-linear thinking.

6 Things to Do in 2009 Find a new way to improve someone’s day (and determine if there’s value in it). Synthesize new ideas from outside your audience’s circle (and help us make meaning from them). Promote the great people out there ( and and keep doing it). Learn from brilliant people (and share what you learn). Work on interesting projects that matter to you (and empower others to participate). Discover your passions (and share them openly).

The first group of students has decided in advance that something of value might be said, and so they’re on the lookout for those valuable points. The  second group has made the opposite decision; they don’t expect anything said or shown in class to be worth their while, and so they don’t find anything in class worthwhile