1. Applying Dewey’s model of inquiry to systems dynamics modeling software. David Richard Moore Assistant Professor, Educational Studies: Instructional Technology http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~moored3/ “Aristotle was interested in what kinds of things there are, whereas Dewey was interested in what is to be done, and consequently in what tools and products are required for the doing of it.” - Hickman

2. We know the world through our tools Just about everything is a tool Dynamic complexity

3. Inquiry “the controlled or directed transformation of an indeterminate situation into one that is so determinate in its constituent distinctions and relations as to convert the elements of the original situation into a unified whole” (Dewey, 1938)

4. Indeterminate situations are never completely indeterminate Our ideas (mental models) guide our inquiry The completeness of our ideas always in question

5. Dewey’s learning cycle Internal External Invention Action Observation Reflection

6. Systems Dynamics Problem If the firm continues with its current re- planting policy (i.e., re-plant one seedling for each mature tree that it harvests), and ideal conditions for seedlings continue to prevail in the preserve, what pattern, over time, will be traced by the magnitude of Mature Trees following the step-increase in the harvesting rate?

7. Dewey would like….. Tools and technology are our link to reality Inquiry is always provisional –Ceases when we have ‘satisfaction’ Instruments and sensors for data collection Modeling software

8. Stella revisited

9. Applying Dewey’s model of inquiry to systems dynamics modeling software. David Richard Moore Assistant Professor, Educational Studies: Instructional Technology http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~moored3 “Aristotle was interested in what kinds of things there are, whereas Dewey was interested in what is to be done, and consequently in what tools and products are required for the doing of it.” - Hickman