Understanding Acting in Complex Environments
Building a Synergy of Cultural-Historical Activity Theory, Peirce, and Ecofunctionalism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19005931 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Leena Norros (University of Helsinki, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 68-85 |
| Publication date | 2017-07-31 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mind Culture and Activity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1074-9039 • E-ISSN: 1532-7884 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10749039.2017.1350714 |
| OpenAlex | W2740622960 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 40 |
A method of activity analysis is proposed that exploits synergy among cultural-historical activity theory, Peircean sign theory, and ecofunctionalism in response to challenges of modern work. The method comprises an operationalisation of the object of activity via the concept of core task, which enables contextual description of actions. On this basis, a semiotic analysis can be accomplished that reveals generic habitual ways of acting. The variation found in their interpretive strength for comprehending situations predicts differences in the mastery of work and learning in work. The method also allows definition of systems usability as a holistic quality-linked concept for purposes of artefact design
Activity Theory · Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Epistemology · Exploit · Human–computer interaction · Semiotics · Systems engineering · Usability · Computer Science · Engineering · Ergonomics and Human Factors · Information Systems Theories and Implementation · Innovative Education and Learning Practices · Mathematics · Psychology
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Mind as Action
Mind in Action
The Synergy of Peirce and Vygotsky as an Analytical Approach to the Multimodality of Semiotic Mediation
Activity as Object-Related
Complex Mediation
Semiotising the student perception of learning outcomes in British higher education
Across the Scales of Time
The theory of the organism-environment system
Ontological Relativity and Other Essays
| Citations per year | 0.67 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2020 - 2021 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |