(Association for Interdisciplinary Studies, 2008) Szostak, Rick; Repko, Allen
Systems thinking is an inquiry-based method of learning that uses the technique of
perspective-taking, fosters holistic thinking, and engages in belief-testing. This paper describes
a pilot study in an undergraduate Land Economics course that investigated how systems thinking
could be used to facilitate the process of interdisciplinary integration. Results suggest that
systems thinking is well suited for this purpose.