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Professional training and knowledge sources

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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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The aim of this chapter is to examine professional learning among novice professionals focusing on nurses and teachers. Our point of departure is that professional learning is not just a matter of individual motivation to learn or how occupational training and learning is organised and managed.

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Klette, K., Smeby, JC. (2012). Professional training and knowledge sources. 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_8

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