Professionalpracticeslecture 1

ProfessionalPractices Lecture 1

Agenda Profession Professional Professionalism

Profession

• A paid occupation. • A Profession as a vocation requiring advanced education, training and skills. • A profession is a disciplined group of individuals who adhere to ethical standards.

Characteristics of a Profession • Skill based on theoretical knowledge • Professional association • Extensive period of • Testing of competence • Institutional training • Licensed practitioners • Work autonomy • Code of professional ethics and conduct

Examples of a Profession

Professional • Relating to or belonging to a profession. • A person engaged or qualified in a profession. Examples of professional in a sentence • Do you have any professional experience? • You should seek professional advice. • I was impressed by the calm and professional way she handled the crisis. • The presentation was very professional.

Professional Skills

Professionalism What Does Professionalism Mean to You? Take a few minutes and write down your thoughts…as a definition or description.

Professionalism • Professionalism…in a word - it’s an Attitude. • The way in which an individual conducts oneself in certain situations … The way you speak The way you dress The way you are organized etc.

• It is setting standards and complying with them.

Common Characteristics of Professionalism

Knowledge

Quality

Ethics

Experience

Earns Living

Professionalism is Key to Career Success • Professionals agree to organization-wide shared values • Teamwork is a mandatory part of the organizational culture • Focus on relationship building • Trust is the glue that holds the organization together

What is Individual Professionalism? • An attitude

• Loyalty

• Pride

• Openness to critique

• Responsibility

• Care about people & goals

• Being a team player

• Accountability

• Honesty, trustworthiness

• Investment

Professionalism In TeamWork… • Take responsibility rather than making excuses or blaming each other • Openly share information • Collaborate on important issues

Professionalism In TeamWork… • Focus on a common purpose-don’t get sidetracked by details

• Value each other’s background

Professionalism In TeamWork… • Openly and respectfully voice concerns & criticisms

• Be positive about the team members and their work

Professionalism Values • Values are the most effective way to differentiate an individual or organization. • Individual Professionalism Values are:     

Tolerance Passion for excellence Team cooperation & leadership Competence Respect and trust

Professionalism as a Student • Enjoying the total experience • Building your entire career • Developing ‘ownership’ of your program • Managing your time • Accepting responsibility • Having nonnegotiable values • Personal enthusiasm & style

Professionalism Issues in Classroom • Proper language • Tardiness & absenteeism

• Reading outside materials in class

• Excessive talking

• Sleeping in class

• Working on other assignments

• Desiring special treatment • Teamwork concerns