System Dynamics Index of Papers Online

This is an index of downloadable papers from the System Dynamics in Education Project website. We have reviewed the papers available below and consider them to be quality works in the field of system dynamics.

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Forrester, Jay W. The Beginning of System Dynamics (D-4165-1) [34k]

This paper provides a personal point of view about the development of system dynamics by its founder.

Forrester, Jay W. Diseñando El Futuro (D-4808) [32K]

A Spanish translation of the paper Prof. Jay Forrester  presented at the University of Seville on December 15th, 1998.

Forrester, Jay W. Learning through System Dynamics as Preparation for the 21st Century (D-4434-1) [41k]

An explanation of the advantages of a system dynamics education for the future.

Forrester, Jay W. System Dynamics and Learner-Centered-Learning in Kindergarten through 12th Grade Education (D-4337) [49k]

A presentation of the author's views on how system dynamics may improve classroom learning.

Forrester, Jay W. System Dynamics and the Lessons of 35 Years (D-4224-4) [77k]

Hight, Jim. System Dynamics for Kids (D-4489-1) [19k]

An overview of the use of system dynamics computer modeling in K-12 education.

Meadows, Donella H. System Dynamics Meets the Press (D-4143) [27k]

An excerpt from The Global Citizen which discusses the experiences of the author in introducing system dynamics to the public and the mass media.

Road Maps: A Guide To Learning System Dynamics

Road Maps teaches the basic principles of system dynamics and introduces you to modeling and simulation. It is written by the SDEP under the direction of Jay W. Forrester