Professional identity development: a review of the higher education literature
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-17, 12:23authored byTrede, F, Macklin, R, Bridges, D
This study examined the extant higher education literature on the development of professional identities. Through a systematic review approach 20 articles were identified that discussed in some way professional identity development in higher education journals. These articles drew on varied theories, pedagogies and learning strategies; however, most did not make a strong connection to professional identities. Further research is needed to better understand the tensions between personal and professional values, structural and power influences, discipline versus generic education, and the role of workplace learning on professional identities.
History
Publication title
Studies in Higher Education
Volume
37
Pagination
365-384
ISSN
0307-5079
Department/School
TSBE
Publisher
Carfax Publishing
Place of publication
Rankine Rd, Basingstoke, England, Hants, Rg24 8Pr
Rights statement
Copyright 2012 Society for Research into Higher Education