Engestrom, Yrjo

Yrjö Engeström is a Finnish educational researcher known for developing Activity Theory, which studies how people work together within social systems. His work emphasizes that learning and development occur through interactions within activity contexts, such as workplaces or communities. Engeström's approach highlights that change happens when boundaries between different groups or practices are examined and crossed, promoting innovative problem-solving. He has contributed significantly to understanding complex human activities, emphasizing collaboration, systems thinking, and the influence of social, cultural, and technological factors on learning and development processes.