24 Nov 2008, 12:40
Edited by Jose Martel Penate, 24 Nov 2008, 12:46
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Definitions of "profession"
- "a paid occupation, esp. one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification"
(Apple Dictionary Version 1.0.2 (1.0.2))
- “A profession is said to be an occupation with a crucial social function, requiring a high degree of skill and drawing on a systematic body of knowledge.” (Sockett, 1985:27 in Warrior 2002)
- "the teaching profession incorporates institutional and societal values, whilst a professional will add personal values" (Warrior 2002, p6)
- "quality and professionalism are inextricably linked" (Warrior 2002, p6)
My attempt at a definition of "profession"
- an occupation that requires formal education/training; is generally regarded as higher profile (white-collar?); the practice of which is, or can be, critical to the client at particular times in their life
Definitions of "professional"
- "professional"
- "a person engaged or qualified in a profession
- "a person engaged in a specified activity, esp. a sport or branch of the performing arts, as a main paid
occupation rather than as a pastime"
- "a person competent or skilled in a particular activity"
(Apple Dictionary Version 1.0.2 (1.0.2))
- "some form of regular employment which results in paid remuneration"
(Warrior 2002, p2)
- "Buncher and Stelling suggest that: “Professional identity can be defined as the perception of oneself as a professional and it is closely related to the knowledge and skills one has, the work one does and the work-related significant others or the reference group.”
(Buncher and Stelling, 1997, cited in Robson, 1998:586) " (Warrior 2002, p5)
- This implies that there is a degree of individual responsibility associated with being a professional.
(Warrior 2002, p6)
- "there is a degree of status and prestige associated with belonging to the education profession. There are generic features associated with the term professional."(Warrior 2002, p6)
My attempt at a definition of "professional" [so far I have:]
- a professional who has undertaken a successful, prolonged period of study/training and is recognised as being proficient to practice in their field. They will keep up to date in their field and advance the knowledge base of that field when possible. They act with "professionalism". [Yeah, and what's professionalism!]
My attempt at a definition of "elearning"
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My attempt at a definition of "elearning professional"
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- "learning"
- "the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, practice, or study, or by being taught"
(Apple Dictionary Version 1.0.2 (1.0.2))
References;
Warrior, B. (2002) ‘Reflections of an educational professional’ [online], Journal of
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, vol. 1, no 2. Available from:
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/assets/hlst/documents/johlste/0030_warrior_vol1no2.pdf
(accessed 28 July 2008).
Sockett, H. (1985) Towards a Professional Code in Teaching. In P. Gordon (1985) Is Teaching a
Profession? University of London, Institute of Education, 26-43.
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