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Showing 1 to 20 of 350 for “"professional identity"”.
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Investigating professional identity in undergraduate physiotherapy education
… physiotherapy students begin to develop their identity as physiotherapists. The research looks at the positioning of students within specific communities of practice and the nature of the learning that occurs within these communities.
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Narratives from the nursery: negotiating a 'professional' identity
In this thesis I argue that the professional identities of nursery workers are politically and socially constructed. The nursery workers' constructions of childhood; motherhood/mothering; policy reform; and professionalism are explored to offer insights into the ways in which various discourses …
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Leadership Awareness and Professional Identity in Ensemble Conductors
… noted between pedagogy, leadership styles, and professional identity. In this qualitative transcendental phenomenological study, five themes were identified to include concept of conductor, recollection of pedagogical environments, leadership practices and mindsets, balance in the rehearsal …
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How do Social Work Students Develop their Professional Identity?
Professional socialisation is a key aspect of social work pre-qualifying training and the final practice placement has long been viewed as one of the most crucial elements of social work training, in enabling students to transfer learning on the course into practice (Parker, 2007). Whilst there has …
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A Grounded Theory of Pathologists’ Assistants Professional Identity Formation
… members of surgical and autopsy pathology teams. Professional identity formation is critical in healthcare, as misalignment between self-perception and external recognition can lead to dissatisfaction, burnout, and limited career progression. Prior research suggests that professional identity …
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Memorable messages in anticipatory socialization : creating the professional identity.
… received by individuals as they create their professional identities during the anticipatory socialization stage. The content and function of a memorable message related to the professional identity were elicited from 239 college-enrolled participants. The results indicate that memorable …
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The perceptions of South African chiropractors, regarding their professional identity
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Masters Degree in Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2010.
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A Grounded Theory Study of Practicing Counselors Professional Identity Development
… study was to investigate practicing counselors' professional identity development at various points during their career lifespan. Similarities and differences between years of experience and counselors' setting were analyzed and the catalysts for the changing identity were investigated. Through …
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Knowledge or Control? Teacher Knowledge, Professional Identity and Practitioner Research
… Knowledge or Control? Teacher Knowledge, Professional Identity and Practitioner Research In this thesis, I have taken an English independent school as a case study and used an evolving design to explore teachers’ views of school education, teacher knowledge and teacher research, …
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Exploring the professional identity of counselling psychologists: a mixed methods study
… study aims to enrich understanding of the professional identity of counselling psychology in the UK by exploring both the individual professional identities of counselling psychologists and the broader identity of the profession as a whole. This will elaborate on the existing literature …
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The Role of Practicum and Intern Supervisees in Professional Identity Development
A strong professional counselor identity is vital for supervisees in training (Hansen, 2003). Supervision has been linked to enhancing the development of a professional identity in supervisees (Bernard & Goodyear, 2004). In a study of counselor interns, Weaks (2002) found supervisees require three …
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A Narrative Inquiry into the Professional Identity Formation of College Instructors
… to teaching in adult education, developing a professional identity is a continuing process. This study examines the experience of nine instructors who transitioned from industry to teaching adults in a technical and vocational (TVET) Canadian college in the Middle East. The purpose of the …
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Digital Agency and Professional Identity: Neurodivergent University Educators’ Experiences on Twitter
… educators in UK Higher Education negotiate professional identity and digital agency through Twitter. This engagement is traced from the onset of the first UK COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 to the platform’s acquisition by Elon Musk in October 2022. Drawing on a critical realist framework …
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Professional Identity and the Transition from Journalism Practitioner to Journalism Educator
… life change for them, both personally and professionally. Known as ‘hackademics’, their transition is not straightforward, with unfamiliar work practices, a lack of experience in terms of teaching and research requirements, high workloads, and a lack of confidence often characterising their …
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Becoming a Heritage Language Teacher: Exploring Professional Identity Formation through Drama
… Becoming1 a heritage language teacher: exploring professional identity formation through drama Immigrants often pursue careers for which they lack formal training in their host country (Roshid & Chowdhury, 2013). Many leverage their linguistic identities and seize job opportunities, frequently …
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The Development of Professional Identity of Women Who Attain the Superintendency
… was to describe through qualitative inquiry the professional identity that emerges as a woman attains the superintendency and to delineate those factors that facilitate and contribute to successfully attaining the superintendency. The research questions guiding the study were: (1) What patterns, …
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Indian physiotherapists' global Mobility: a grounded theory journey of professional identity transformation
… Indian physiotherapists travelled overseas for professional development, they sought knowledge, skills and experience that they perceived were not available in India. Many sought experience of autonomous physiotherapy practice. They aspired to a better life, through better professional practice, …
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Advanced nurse practitioners'(emergency) perceptions of their role, positionality and professional identity
… perceptions of their role, positionality and professional identity from an Irish perspective. A qualitative narrative approach was used to gain insight into ten ANPs’ perceptions. The ANPs nursed in seven different emergency departments representing both urban and rural regions. Content …
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The Relationship between Professional Identity and Collective Self- esteem in School Counselors
All bona fide professions have affiliated professional organizations, ethical standards or a code of ethics, and an accrediting and sanctioning body that deals with preparation, credentialing, and licensure, and pride in one's profession (Gale & Austin, 2003; Remley & Herlihy, 2010). As school …
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