How Professionals Learn in Practice: An Investigation of Informal Learning amongst People Working in Professions.

Cheetham, Graham; Chivers, Geoff

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ERIC Number: EJ628985

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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How Professionals Learn in Practice: An Investigation of Informal Learning amongst People Working in Professions.

Cheetham, Graham; Chivers, Geoff

Journal of European Industrial Training, v25 n5 p247-92 2001

Reviews theories, concepts, and learning approaches relevant to the development of professionals and reports on the range of experiences and events that practitioners have found formative in helping them become fully competent. The review is based on empirical research conducted across 20 professions. (Contains 166 references.) (JOW)

Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Cognitive Style, Informal Education, Mentors, Models, Professional Continuing Education, Professional Development, Professional Occupations, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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