Conceptual
Change
Description
Cognitive change addresses both dramatic and everyday changes to one's
conceptual structures. These alterations can occur without fanfare or
great effort.
More
closely associated with math and science domains due to the well-structured
problems, but can happen in any domain.
Occurs
at different levels:
Accretion
or Assimilation - Simplest and most common form that usually involves
the elaboration of existing knowledge structures.
Tuning
or weak restructuring - Minor modifications or alterations of existing
mental structures.
Radical
Restructuring - Formation of new foundational concepts that develop
into new views about the world.
Return
to Knowledge