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Professional Learning: Deliberate Attempts at Developing Expertise

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  • Performance Goal
  • Experienced Professional
  • Mastery Goal
  • Deliberate Practice
  • Reflective Learning

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van de Wiel, M.W.J., Szegedi, K.H.P., Weggeman, M.C.D.P. (2004). Professional Learning: Deliberate Attempts at Developing Expertise. In: Boshuizen, H.P.A., Bromme, R., Gruber, H. (eds) Professional Learning: Gaps and Transitions on the Way from Novice to Expert. Innovation and Change in Professional Education, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-2094-5_10

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