Book Title: Personal and professional development of students
Subtitle: A handbook for educators
Book Description: This book presents an evidence-informed pedagogical approach to embed Personal and Professional Development (PPD) in education. Grounded in theories such as Professional Identity Formation (PIF), socialisation, subjectification, and boundary crossing, it offers a structured methodology to cultivate a reflective attitude in future professionals. The book provides practical guidance for educators, curriculum developers, and institutions seeking to integrate PPD into their programs, with a focus on critical reflection and experiential learning.
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- Professional Identity Formation (PIF), which emphasises the internalisation of professional values, attitudes, and behaviours.
- Socialisation and the hidden curriculum, which shape students’ understanding of professional norms and practices.
- Subjectification, which fosters autonomy, self-awareness, and the freedom to make deliberate choices in one’s development.
- Boundary crossing, which encourages students to navigate and learn from socio-cultural differences and discontinuities in action or interaction.
The handbook argues that critical reflection is the core mechanism for PPD, enabling students to examine their beliefs, assumptions, and experiences in a structured and meaningful way. The book outlines a seven-step pedagogical approach to embedding reflection in education. The book also addresses curricular conditions that facilitate PPD education.
The book is intended for educators, curriculum developers, and institutional leaders in education who are committed to fostering PPD in their (future) professionals. It provides theory, practical examples, and actionable steps for integrating PPD into diverse educational contexts, from medical training to interdisciplinary programs.
Cite as: Trippenzee, M., Boer, H.J., Smit, M.J., Scholtens, S., Knevel, M., Waslander, J., Velthuis, F., & Fleer, J. (2026). Personal and professional development of students: A handbook for educators. University of Groningen Press. https://doi.org/10.21827/6a1e986cbe48a
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Personal and professional development of students Copyright © 2026 by UMCG is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Competence development
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Personal and professional development of students Copyright © 2026 by UMCG is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.