activity theory talk by prof. sten ludvigsen

My notes taken at the University of Cape Town at a seminar given by Prof. Sten Ludvigsen of the University of Oslo

Notes:

When using Activity Theory based research you need to ask yourself – What is new?

Best for:

• Empirical research
• In a regulated environment (like schools or workplaces)
• In complex situations

Activity Theory is an idea of:

1. Object orientation
2. Mutual constitution
3. Mediation by tools and signs
4. Historicity
5. Multi-voicedness of activity
6. Contradictions as source of change
7. Zone of proximal development ~ expansion