Book chapter 2022

Professional Growth and Workplace Learning

PL
Pylväs, Laura
 LJ
Li, Junmin
 NP
Nokelainen, Petri
Professional and Practice-based Learning
Journal · Vol. 31 · pp. 137-155
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. © 2022, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

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workplace learning continuous learning Professional Development Professionalism professional growth

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Author Affiliations
Faculty of Education and Culture, Tampere University, Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland
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