This material was shipped to Fenwick Library Special Collections, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA on 23 October 2000. This manuscript is in MICROSOFT WORD-6, typed by Bonnie Seitz (John Warfield has never proof read Bonnie's typed version) the WORD-6 document is in separate parts: OEE1979.DOC = the main section OEE792.doc = the front matter with table of contents OE79TBL2.doc, which must be printed separately, is page 32 the main section TOC1979.DOC = is a very detailed table of contents page, listing subheadings and figures in the manuscript. (NOTE: I find that there is also a RTF version of the complete report, combining all of the original MS WORD documents. Seems to be accurate reproduction of the report, and would be more useful if reprints are contemplated. R.w. 5 Oct 2014) [Full Project title: Development of an Interpretive Structural Model and Strategies for Implementation Based on a Descriptive and Prescriptive Analysis of Resources for Environmental Education/Studies. Contract #300-700-4028], Submitted to the Office of Environmental Education, U.S. Dept. of Education, January 1979. This Volume 2 of a 6-volume set of reference reports written for the U.S. Office of Environmental Education under a contract supervised by Walter Bogan. In this volume, Warfield, the project director, explains techniques of group participatory design, as developed by the author, whose invention 'Interpretive Structural Modeling' allows the rapid computer-assisted interaction of individual contributions in group sessions. Warfield Options Field and Options Profile method are both described in this report which is available on microfiche from ERIC. ERIC Abstract: Discussed in this volume is the development of a design for a Regional Environmental Learning System. This design begins with the generation of options from which later design changes will be made. Topics covered include: 1)mission for environmental education; 2) political perspectives for design; 3) the task of conceptual design; and 4) considerations of the Environmental Education Act. An appendix of methods is included (RE) ERIC Accession No. ED187568; Clearinghouse No. SE030970 World Catalog Accession No. 7664288

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