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In this chapter we discuss the formation of critical professional identity through practice-based education (PBE). We use PBE as the umbrella term to describe a set of educational work-integrated practices that emphasise a situated and contextualised approach to professional education in universities. We argue that it is imperative to explore identity when becoming a professional, because it enhances the professional socialisation process and strengthens agency in practice.
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Trede, F., McEwen, C. (2012). Developing a Critical Professional Identity. In: Practice-Based Education. Practice, Education, Work and Society, vol 6. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-128-3_3
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