Professional Growth and Workplace Learning

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the concept of professional growth in the context of workplace learning. Based on an overview of the relevant research, professional growth is seen as an overall developmental process that takes place during one’s career and lifespan and understood as a term that overlaps with other related concepts. Furthermore, we argue that professional growth is dependent on social and institutional contexts as well as personal attributes and circumstances. Following this, a model containing three dimensions related to learning in professional contexts (formal–informal, situated–unsituated and individual–social learning) is presented. The model is formed to illustrate that promotion of professional growth in workplaces is connected to formal and informal practices, versatility of working environments and social relations. The chapter concludes with discussion and future research suggestions related to conceptual issues regarding professional growth and contemporary challenges in working life.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch Approaches on Workplace Learning
Subtitle of host publicationInsights from a Growing Field
EditorsChristian Harteis, David Gijbels, Eva Kyndt
PublisherSpringer
Pages137-155
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-89582-2
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-89581-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Publication typeA3 Book chapter

Publication series

NameProfessional and Practice-based Learning
Volume31
ISSN (Print)2210-5549
ISSN (Electronic)2210-5557

Keywords

  • Continuous learning
  • Professional development
  • Professional growth
  • Professionalism
  • Workplace learning

Publication forum classification

  • Publication forum level 2

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management
  • Education

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