Review 2011

Integrating knowledge, skills and attitudes: Conceptualising learning processes towards vocational competence

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Baartman, Liesbeth K.J.
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de Bruijn, Elly D.
Educational Research Review
Journal · Vol. 6 · Issue 2 · pp. 125-134
Abstract

Current research focuses on competence development and complex professional tasks. However, learning processes towards the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes largely remain a black box. This article conceptualises three integration processes, in analogy to theories on transfer. Knowledge, skills and attitudes are defined, reconciling different research perspectives. Low-road integration is hypothesised to occur through practice towards automatisation. High-road integration requires reflection on the task besides practice. Transformative integration requires critical (self)reflection and openness to change. A model of different professional tasks is presented, offering hypotheses regarding different integration processes, which provides a basis for further empirical research. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.

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Integration Professional competence Learning processes

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Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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