Center for the Study of Critical Transitions

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Critical transitions names a family of changes in individuals or groups that are both difficult to achieve and also important in terms of cognitive and social function. Examples are stage transitions in development, conceptual change, and critical life changes, such as transitions from home to institutional learning, pivotal changes of community membership, or even defining changes in cultures or sub-cultures. The central mission of the Center for the Study of Critical Transitions will be to investigate and, if possible, catalyze and extend recent confluences of perspective and focus within cognitive, developmental and sociocultural approaches to the diverse phenomena surrounding critical transitions. In particular, we want to emphasize common issues, identify missed or misunderstood problems, understand the complementarity of perspectives, and develop - as much as possible - a framework for common work.

For information about the center, contact Professor Andrea diSessa.

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