Concept Of Professionalism Research Articles

Deconstructing Professionalism as Code for White (Power): Authenticity as Resistance in Nursing.

The concept of professionalism is embedded into all aspects of nursing education and practice yet is rarely critically interrogated in nursing scholarship. This paper describes how professionalism in nursing is based on whiteness. When actualized, this oppressive construct homogenizes individuals' identities to assist nurses in building and wielding power against each other and against patients, and results in dehumanization and disconnection. Foregrounding an ethic of authenticity as a practice of resistance against white professionalism offers an alternative possibility for how nursing could be taught, practiced and theorized. As such a practice must begin with oneself, the authors outline a reflexive process from which to begin this work.

Belonging in dual roles: exploring professional identity formation among disabled healthcare students and clinicians.

The development of a robust professional identity is a pivotal aspect of every healthcare professional's educational journey. Critical social perspectives are increasingly influencing the examination of professional identity formation within healthcare professions. While understanding how disabled students and practitioners integrate a disability identity into their professional identity is crucial, we have limited knowledge about the actual formation of their professional identity. This study aims to investigate how disabled students and clinicians in healthcare professions actively shape their professional identity during their educational and professional journeys. We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 27 students and 29 clinicians, conducting up to three interviews per participant over a year, resulting in 124 interviews. Participants represented five healthcare professions: medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social work. Employing a constructivist grounded theory approach, our data analysis revealed two prominent dimensions: (a) The contextualization of identity formation processes and (b) The identity navigation dimension in which the professional identity and disability identity are explored. This emerging model sheds light on the dynamic processes involved in identity formation, emphasizing the significance of a supportive environment for disabled students and practitioners. Such an environment fosters the negotiation of both professional and disability identities. Moreover, this study recognizes the importance of a re-examination of the concepts of professionalism and professional identity in healthcare professions. In conclusion, this research underscores the importance of understanding and supporting the multifaceted identity formation processes among disabled individuals within healthcare professions.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPING THE PROFESSIONAL-SUBJECTIVE POSITION OF PRIMARY CLASS TEACHERS

In this article, the content and essence of innovative technologies for the development of the professional and subjective position of primary school teachers is detailed. The concepts of teacher's position, subjectivity, and professionalism are explained. It is based on innovative technologies of professional-subjective position development.

Teaching the Professional Dimension of Translation in Academic Translation Programmes

Reform policies in higher education have brought about changes in attitudes regarding the education of translators. One of the latest challenges concerns the concept of professionalization of translation and the need for a type of training that would provide students with the specific skills required for the translator’s profession. Indeed, most translation programmes today aim at educating highly qualified translators on a competence-based training. Μore particularly, the emphasis is on metacognitive competence acquisition and the reflexive capacity development taking into account students’ motivation and expectations, their general background knowledge as well as individual learning styles. The present paper proposes a didactic approach on a professionally-oriented basis that would help students enter most effectively the translation industry by realizing at the same time the importance of acquiring a strong theoretical background on translation. Among the main issues to be addressed are the contribution of translation theory to the practice of translation, the role of the translator as cultural mediator, his social responsibilities as well as the translator’s psychological traits and their effect on translation quality. Finally, it proposes a variety of learning activities that are closely related to the act of translating together with a number of student assessment methods bearing a strong professional orientation.

Analysis of the Causes and Mitigation Paths of Artificial Intelligence Anxiety among Journalism Practitioners

The transformation of news media into intelligent media is in the ascendant, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology has brought news practitioners into the era of intelligent production, but also brought them the psychological worry of AI anxiety. The study analyses the causes of AI anxiety among news practitioners from three aspects: the dissolution of their professional concepts, the prevalence of professional substitution, and the polarisation of professional skill requirements, and proposes a path to alleviate the problem by balancing self-efficacy and psychological expectations through scientific cognition, promoting the human-machine symbiosis model in the field of journalism through multi-party collaboration, and providing special support to improve the protection of news practitioners' profession.

Exploring patient perspective: using narrative DIPEx interviews and the ICF model for interprofessional learning.

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) has been widely adopted in academic health profession education and is part of bachelor curricula since its introduction by the WHO in 2001. In this context, interprofessional exchange among health professionals from a biopsychosocial perspective has become increasingly important and is now a key part of bachelor's program curricula to learn with, about, and from each other regarding students' curiosity about interprofessional collaboration (IPC). This pilot study describes initial teaching experiences within an interprofessional elective module for health professions focused on patient-centeredness. It uses the ICF model to exemplify interprofessional exchange based on real patient experiences from the "DIPEx" database, which stands for "Database of Individual Patients' Experiences." Bachelor students from four healthcare professions learned in small interprofessional groups and selected case-related content from excerpts of real patient narratives from qualitative interviews in the DIPEx database. In a peer-to-peer process, students structured, analyzed, and reflected on selected patient experiences and presented their findings using the ICF model. Develop a shared understanding of the case from a biopsychosocial perspective using the ICF model to communicate and reflect on patient-centeredness in interprofessional groups for a common care strategy rooted in patient-centeredness. This study illustrates how the shared analysis of a patient's experience of illness can lead to different perspectives on professional concepts for practice. The ICF model serves as a guiding structure and analysis tool. The core of the IPC, patient-centeredness, becomes the focus of the collaborative actions of the health professions.

Opportunities and Challenges for the Professional Development of College Teachers in the Intelligent Era

This paper explores the significance, opportunities, and challenges presented by the intelligent era for the professional development of college teachers. We categorize teachers' professional development into four key dimensions: professional concepts, knowledge, skills, and emotional intelligence. The intelligent era offers various opportunities, including the innovation of teaching methodologies, the transformation of educational paradigms, and the evolution of learning styles. However, it also poses significant challenges, such as the redefinition of teachers' identities, the transition from fragmented to systematic knowledge, and the increasing demands for digital literacy and higher-order cognitive skills. In response to these dynamics, it is imperative for college educators to actively engage with these changes and continuously enhance their professionalism to effectively guide the evolution of education.

Integrating Course and Certificate Teaching: Practical Exploration of Enhancing English Vocational Skills under the “1+X” Certificate System

This article explores the implementation path of the “1+X” certificate system in vocational college English teaching, specifically how to integrate VETS (Vocational English Test System) level examination teaching with daily teaching. The article analyzes the current situation and dilemmas of course-certificate integration teaching, including the separation of teaching content, the lack of practical ability among teachers and the absence of a unified teaching plan. Subsequently, it proposes the characteristics and design ideas of course-certificate integration teaching, emphasizing the role of the course in cultivating compound talents. A specific case demonstrates how to integrate “Advanced International English for Vocational Colleges” with the VETS primary tutorial to enhance students’ language skills, vocational skills and international perspective and shape the correct professional concepts.

Narrating the Client: How stories of parental influence impact teacher professionalism

Abstract This article examines how teachers engage in symbolic institutional work to address client influence, and how this impacts teacher professionalism. The study delves into an intriguing empirical field, using the Swedish school system as an illustrative case for studying the development of professionalism within a highly marketized context. The research employed interviews, observations, and shadowing, enabling a deeper understanding of the symbolic institutional work in a complex institutional environment where market and professional logic collide. The findings demonstrate how teachers utilize a narrative of a threatening and demanding client, which helps them distance themselves from market logic and resist adapting to it in their professionalism. However, there are also indications of a different narrative, where some teachers embrace and integrate client influence as a natural part of their professionalism. Additionally, there is also a form of ambivalence, where teachers are moving between different narratives. By investigating how professionals engage in these narratives, the article provides insights into understudied dimensions within the concept of professionalism. While the existence of different narratives highlights the complexity and fragility of institutional work, the inclination towards distancing from clients illustrates a preservation of traditional professionalism rather than a shift towards the ‘new professionalism’ described in previous literature.

The Basic Principles and Criteria for the Selection of Terms for the Compilation of the Latin-Kyrgyz Educational Dictionary for Students of a Medical University

The modern stage of the world's development is caused by a large flow of information and rapid changes in language. Today, in the current circumstances of international communication, it is necessary to know about the empirical sphere of the translated primary source, to have the skills to search for highly specialized terms. The term is an inseparable part of the scientific sphere, a means of transforming professional information and performs the function of semantic support in understanding the professional concept. The educational dictionary plays an important role in the educational environment, providing students and teachers with the necessary vocabulary and explanations of terms in various subjects. This is one of the key means of teaching a foreign language. It helps students build vocabulary, master grammatical structures, and improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Therefore, when compiling an educational dictionary, it is necessary to adhere to certain principles. Its main task is to provide students with clear and accurate vocabulary that helps them understand the educational material and communicate effectively in a professional language. Compiling a Latin-Kyrgyz educational dictionary for medical university students is an important task that requires strict adherence to certain principles and rules. First of all, it is important to keep in mind that this dictionary is designed to facilitate the process of teaching medical terminology to students, and therefore should be as accurate, complete and accessible as possible. Effective compilation of an educational dictionary requires careful planning, collaboration between language specialists and teachers, as well as taking into account current trends in education and the use of technology.

A Brief but Spectacular Take: Reflecting on Professionalism by Student Physical Therapists.

Professionalism is an abstract concept that requires reflection for students to generate personal meaning and application. It should be taught explicitly within the academic part of a professional physical therapist education program. The purpose of this case report was to present one unique strategy to increase reflection about professionalism. Forty-four students enrolled in the first semester of a professional physical therapist education program participated in the case report. All were enrolled in a 1-credit hour course, Professional Issues, in which they developed a 2- to 3-minute video presenting their brief but spectacular take on various professional issues. Students responded in an online discussion tool to 2 of their colleagues' videos, developing a rich conversation. An optional 11-item survey about student satisfaction with the assignment was distributed electronically. A 4-point Likert scale was used for 10 items with the 11 being open ended. An analysis of the video presentations identified 4 themes: diversity, equity, and inclusion; self-care; core values; and patient management. Discussions were positive, professional, and encouraging. The optional survey had a 45% response rate. The medians for individual items ranged from 3 (6 items) to 4 (3 items). Reflection is essential to provide meaning in the learning process. Creating a video reflection that allowed students to describe their passion for the profession and then to discuss it in an online format was a unique teaching/learning activity. The concept of professionalism was successfully explored using the assignment that was well-received, and most students found it beneficial to their personal growth.

Kompetensi Profesional Guru dalam Proses Pembelajaran

This study aims to explore the concept of teacher professionalism in the 21st century, especially in the context of English language learning. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological design, with data collection techniques through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. The results show that teacher professionalism covers various aspects, including subject matter mastery and professional attitude. Professional teachers are expected to be able to design and implement effective learning, motivate students, guide and provide counseling, assess students’ learning progress, and manage the classroom well. The research findings show that English teachers in Indonesia need to improve some aspects of their professionalism, such as English teaching skills in the classroom and the development of more innovative materials. Teachers also need further training to improve their ability to teach English in the digital era. Support from the school and collaboration with peers are also very important to improve the quality of English learning in schools. This study concludes that teacher professionalism is an important factor in achieving better education standards. Teachers must continue to learn and develop to improve their competencies and meet the needs of students in the 21st century.

Beginning Teachers as Change Agents—for Sustainable Societies

Based on findings from a study of beginning teachers’ concepts of professionalism in Jamaica, this paper argues for the development of pedagogy in teacher education to address sustainability. The findings indicate that at the core of beginning teachers’ concept of the teacher as a professional is that of the teacher as a change agent. What these teachers mean when they speak of change agents and change agency is the subject of this paper. Specifically the paper analyzes prospective and beginning teachers’ understanding and practice of change agency within the context of one of the critical philosophies of our times—that of sustainability. The analysis reveals the gaps and limitations of their understanding and practice. The paper concludes by suggesting how teacher education pedagogy, focused on sustainability, would have enabled these teachers to be effective change agents.

‘Like Solving a Jigsaw Puzzle’: The Role of Journal Writing in Social Work Students’ Professional Development

Abstract Social work education focuses on preparing students for the profession. To this end, many educators utilise reflective journals in their courses. Reflective journaling is recognised in the literature as essential for the construction of students’ professional identity, yet few studies have explored how journals serve this purpose and the specific ways in which journal writing contributes to shaping social workers’ professional identity. This qualitative phenomenological study examined thirty Israeli social work students in their final year of undergraduate studies, before entering the field. Written during a practicum course, their journals were thematically analysed, revealing four themes of journal writing: (i) using personal experiences to construct a professional identity; (ii) acquiring professional concepts and skills by linking theory to practice; (iii) journal writing as professional retrospection; and (iv) journal writing as a safe resonant space for self-development. The discussion elaborates on the significance of each theme for the development of students’ professional identity.

Considering the mystery of professionalism: Further education in the UK

The paper considers the concept of professionalism, within the UK Further Education (FE) through an analysis of the literature. The paper identifies professionalism as a key feature of the changing landscape within UK FE since the Further and Higher Education Act (1992) which incorporated FE Colleges, allowing them levels of autonomy and discretion not seen before. With it, came new staffing contracts and changes to the expectations of a ‘professionalised’ staff teams. This paper suggests that despite 30 years having passed since incorporation, FE Colleges and their management still struggle with the concept of professionalism and its reality, noting particularly the dysfunctional nature of the sector and its difficulty in having a defined identity.

Perceptions of Dental Professionalism - An update

Introduction Professionalism is a crucial skill that every dentist must possess in the dental profession. However, the question arises of how dental educators can teach and evaluate professionalism to their postgraduate dental students. Therefore, a study was conducted to define the concept of dental professionalism, which can serve as a foundation for teaching and evaluating professionalism in the dental profession. Material & Methods Through a comprehensive literature review, the researcher identified approximately 35 different components. To refine the identified components further, the researcher conducted focused group discussions with diverse people, including academicians, private practitioners, postgraduate students, and patients. These discussions and validation by experts resulted in the identification of four significant domains with 20 constructs. Results The analysis has yielded four distinct domains encompassing a wide range of considerations. The first group, Societal, pertains to issues that affect society. The second group, Professional, relates to matters that impact one's professional life, such as career goals and workplace conduct. The third category, Ethical, involves questions of morality and ethical behavior. Finally, the fourth type, Personal, encompasses concerns that are unique to an individual, such as personal growth and well-being. Conclusions Professionalism may be defined as "the unification of several core competencies of an individual to be ethical in both personal and professional life and believes in promoting and providing benefits to society.” The model seeks to provide a framework that may be employed to establish an effective educational and assessment regimen. By offering a lucid understanding of the essential elements that define professionalism in dentistry, the model can assist dental professionals in enhancing their skills and competencies, enabling them to provide high-quality patient care. Key Words Dental, Education, Postgraduates, Professionalism

The Professionalization of Midwifery in the Late Middle Ages

The concept of midwifery as an independent profession for women, one that gave them the opportunity for autonomyandeducation,isevidentinthehistoricalrecordofWesternEuropeinthelateMiddleAges. Thisstudy looks at several determinant factors that define the concept of professionalization in a medieval context – such as education, the establishment of standards of practice and the ability to earn income – concluding that midwifery should be considered by historians as a specialized profession, separate from other healers, physicians, and lay midwives. The study reflects on the work of early Greek medical scholars and the advancement of knowledge by Trotula of Salerno and St. Hildegard von Bingen, as well as the autonomy of practicing midwives and their relationship to the established Church, to illustrate the status of midwifery as a distinct profession during the established time period.

Prevention of mental disorders in children, adolescents and young adults—a needs assessment for the development of training concepts for professionals

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund und Ziel Fachkräfte in verschiedenen Bereichen der Jugendhilfe (z. B. Kitas, Schulsozialarbeit, Beratungsstellen) müssen auf psychische Auffälligkeiten bei ihren jungen Klienten reagieren. Generische Schulungen werden bereichsspezifischen Herausforderungen jedoch oft nicht gerecht. Als Grundlage für ein zielgruppenspezifisches Schulungskonzept wurde daher herausgearbeitet, welchen Schulungsbedarf Fachkräfte in 8 verschiedenen Bereichen der Jugendhilfe haben. Methoden Es wurden 7 Fokusgruppen mit insgesamt n = 28 Fachkräften der einzelnen Bereiche durchgeführt (2 Bereiche zusammengelegt). Alle Diskussionen wurden aufgezeichnet, transkribiert und anonymisiert. Die Transkripte wurden in Anlehnung an die inhaltlich strukturierende qualitative Inhaltsanalyse nach Kuckartz deduktiv-induktiv ausgewertet. Ergebnisse In allen Bereichen der Jugendhilfe gibt es Schulungsbedarf zur psychischen Entwicklung von Kindern und Jugendlichen als auch zu psychischen Erkrankungen. In den meisten Bereichen gibt es Schulungsbedarf zu Eltern mit psychischen Erkrankungen, zur Medienkompetenz und zu psychosozialen Hilfesystemen. Einige Bereiche benennen den Umgang mit Krisensituationen und Gesprächstechniken. Bereichsspezifische Themen sind Sexualität und Aufklärung, pornographische Inhalte, Transgeschlechtlichkeit, Bundesteilhabegesetz und altersgerechte Angebotserstellung. Diskussion und Schlussfolgerung Obwohl etablierte Themen wie psychische Entwicklung und Erkrankungen bereits in der Ausbildung sozialpädagogischer Fachkräfte verankert sind, scheint eine große Unsicherheit zu bestehen. Vereinzelt sind auch neue Themen aufgekommen. In den verschiedenen Bereichen der Jugendhilfe sollte ein Themenmix Gegenstand eines Schulungskonzepts zur Prävention psychischer Störungen sein.

Racism in counseling and psychotherapy: Illuminate and disarm.

For the first time in its 130-year history, the American Psychological Association formally admitted to its ugly racist past and acknowledged how White supremacy continues to pervade the profession. Although the apology spans the entire field of psychology, the primary focus of this article is on how the profession of counseling and psychotherapy has reinforced and contributed to the oppression of people of color. First, we contend that psychology mirrors cultural racism/White supremacy and represents the major framework from which psychologists and other social scientists with power and privilege located the source of problems within people of color, their family values/structures, and their communities. Second, we maintain that the concept of professionalism has resulted in four legitimizing pillars of counseling and psychotherapy in which polarities are created that value universalism over relativism, individualism over collectivism, objectivism over subjectivism, and empiricism over experientialism. These four foundations of a White epistemology channel and subsidize racism by equating racial/cultural differences with pathology; promoting color and power blindness; blaming the victim; dehumanization and objectification; and denial of different racial realities. Last, we offer solutions for dismantling racism in counseling and psychotherapy. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Rehabilitative Health Care Professionals' Perceptions of Appearance-Based Professionalism.

Professionalism has been discussed and defined in a variety of ways, including attire and other forms of self-expression. To determine athletic trainer (AT), physical therapist (PT), and athletic training or PT students' perceptions of appearance-based professionalism in the workplace and, secondly, to ascertain how perceptions differed across professions. Cross-sectional study. Web-based survey. Athletic trainers, PTs, and athletic training and PT students who were predominantly White, non-Hispanic, female, aged 30 ± 9 years, and recruited via listservs and social media. The independent variables were participant demographics. The dependent variables were self-reported perceptions of professionalism for each photo. The survey consisted of 3 sections: demographics, 8 photos of ATs or PTs with depictions of patient-provider interactions, and open-ended responses. For each photo, participants selected yes, no, or unsure regarding the photo. An open-ended response was prompted with a no or unsure selection. The participant further described the reason for that choice. Most participants determined the health care provider depicted in 7 photos appeared professional. Only 1 photo was deemed unprofessional by the professional majority. Significant differences existed between students and professionals for 5 photos. The proportion of participants who reported the photos were unprofessional differed among professions for 2 photos. From our qualitative analysis, we found 6 domains: (1) unprofessional attire and hair, (2) situation-dependent attire, (3) role confusion and health care employer or employee identification, (4) nonappearance related, (5) tattoo-related bias, and (6) rethinking after question is displayed. What is considered appropriate and professional is not concrete. Differing concepts of professionalism generated biased judgments and criticisms. Our findings should lead providers to reexamine the definition of professionalism. The past should not dictate the future, and today's social mores can help shape the definition as it should be considered in today's settings.