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References

Bateson, G. (1976; 2002). Mind and Nature: A Necessary Unity. Cresskill,NJ: Hampton Press.

Volk, T. (1995). Metapatterns: Across Space, Time, and Mind. New York: Columbia University Press.

The following two papers are now freely available in the online, refereed journal, Complicity: An International Journal of Complexity and Education:

Volk, T., & Bloom, J. W. (2007). The use of metapatterns for research into complex systems of teaching, learning, and schooling. Part I: Metapatterns in nature and culture. Complicity: An International Journal of Complexity and Education, 4(1), 25—43.

Bloom, J. W., & Volk, T. (2007). The use of metapatterns for research into complex systems of teaching, learning, and schooling. Part II: Applications. Complicity: An International Journal of Complexity and Education, 4(1), 45—68.

The following paper is available in libraries or through purchase. This article discusses the possibilities of a "science of metapatterns."

Volk, T., Bloom, J. W., & Richards, J. (2007). Toward a science of metapatterns: Building upon Bateson's foundation. Kybernetes, 36(7/8), 1070—1080.

Other Resources:

Metapatterns articles, activities, and summaries on The Exploring Science Site.

Other Notes:

Please stayed tuned as plans for a new, online, refereed journal come together. We are interested in starting a journal focused on research and the application of metapatterns across diverse fields. Click here for more information on this effort (The Pattern Underground)











































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