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The significance of professional education

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Professional Learning in the Knowledge Society

Part of the book series: The Knowledge Economy and Education ((KNOW,volume 6))

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One of the key characteristics of professions is that they are based on a body of abstract codified knowledge obtained in some kind of university or university-like institution. While there are different and conflicting perspectives and definitions of professions and professionalism, this characteristic is not contested.

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    Karen Jensen

  2. University of Oslo, Norway

    Leif Chr. Lahn

  3. University of Oslo, Norway

    Monika Nerland

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Smeby, JC. (2012). The significance of professional education. In: Jensen, K., Lahn, L.C., Nerland, M. (eds) Professional Learning in the Knowledge Society. The Knowledge Economy and Education, vol 6. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-994-7_3

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