käsitepiirit
Käsitepiirit, often translated as "concept circles" or "conceptual frameworks," is a term used in Finnish pedagogical and philosophical contexts to describe the underlying, often implicit, structures of understanding that shape how individuals perceive, interpret, and interact with the world. These frameworks are not merely collections of facts but deeply ingrained mental models that influence our assumptions, beliefs, and problem-solving approaches.
The idea of käsitepiirit emphasizes that knowledge is not acquired in a vacuum but is always filtered
In education, understanding käsitepiirit is crucial for effective teaching. Educators aim to identify students' existing conceptual
The concept also has implications beyond education, influencing fields like psychology, sociology, and artificial intelligence, where