Development of Professional Identity in Higher Education

In this book, first-hand accounts from academics and practitioners explore the concept of "e;professional identity development"e; in the context of higher education and provide guidance to develop and enhance professionalism.The Development of Professional Identity in Higher Education presents a new understanding of identity development. Highlighting the importance of building positive identities in the development of a professional career, it argues for a reframing of the way academics think of themselves, suggesting the role of "e;practitioner"e; as one in which there is a continuous need to develop their professionalism as it connects to their daily practices and different identities. With contributions from a range of international authors, it demonstrates how professional development can change our beliefs and perceptions of the profession itself, whether it be through on-the-job instruction aimed at making teachers/researchers better, or through "e;self-learning"e; whereby teachers and researchers learn to develop and enhance their teaching and research competency through daily activities and self-analysis.This book will be of great interest to researchers and graduate and postgraduate students in teacher education and professional development.