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.

Item Type:	Refereed Article
Keywords:	professional identity, professional learning, professional identity formation, values, reflective practice
Research Division:	Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
Research Group:	Business and Management
Research Field:	Human Resources Management
Objective Division:	Law, Politics and Community Services
Objective Group:	Work and Institutional Development
Objective Field:	Professions and Professionalisation
Author:	Macklin, R (Dr Rob Macklin)
ID Code:	78457
Year Published:	2012
Web of Science® Times Cited:	59
Deposited By:	Management
Deposited On:	2012-06-28
Last Modified:	2014-10-31
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