Abstract :
Systems thinking is an essential cognitive skill that enables individuals to
develop an integrative understanding of a given subject at the conceptual and
systemic level. Yet, systems thinking is not usually an innate skill. Helping
students develop systems-thinking skills warrants attention from educators.
This paper describes a study examining the effects of utilising systems modelling
as a cognitive tool in enhancing a group of graduate students’ systemsthinking
skills. A significant improvement was observed in the systemsthinking
practises of the students. A theoretical rationale for enhancing
systems-thinking skills with modelling and the results of the study will be
discussed.
