Senge describes disciplines to mean; A body of theory and technique that must be studied and mastered to be put into

practice. (1990, p.10)

Systems Thinking
Conceptual framework that helps make patterns clearer and how to see them effectively

Personal Mastery
Continually clarifying and deepening our personal vision, focusing out energies, developing patience, and seeing reality objectively.

Mental Models
Deeply ingrained assumptions, generalizations, or images that influence how we understand the world and how we take action

Building Shared Vision

Unearthing shared pictures of the future that foster commitment and enrollment rather than compliance

Team Learning
With dialogue, the capacity of team members suspend assumptions and enter into genuine thinking together.

ACE Resources
Ethical Issues in Adult Adult learning methods: Education, Brockett A guide for effective instruction, Galbraith Planning Programs for Adult Learners, The modern practice of Caffarella adult education: from pedagogy to adragogy, Designing Instruction Knowles for Adult Learners, Dean Rethinking leadership in Effective budgeting in continuing education, adult and continuing Matkin education, Edelson

ACE Resources
Current perspectives on administration of adult education programs, Mulcrone The fifth discipline, Senge Handbook of marketing for continuing education, Simerly Mistakes made and lessons learned: Overcoming obstacles to successful program planning, Sork Administration of continuing education, Strother The executive deskbook, Uris