Professional learning through everyday work: how finance professionals self-regulate their learning

Littlejohn, A. , Milligan, C., Fontana, R. P. and Margaryan, A. (2016) Professional learning through everyday work: how finance professionals self-regulate their learning. Vocations and Learning, 9(2), pp. 207-226. (doi: 10.1007/s12186-015-9144-1)

Abstract

Professional learning is a critical component of ongoing improvement and innovation and the adoption of new practices in the workplace. Professional learning is often achieved through learning embedded in everyday work tasks. However, little is known about how professionals self-regulate their learning through regular work activities. This paper explores how professionals in the finance sector (n-30) self-regulate their learning through day-to-day work. Analysis focuses on three sub-processes of self-regulated learning that have been identified as significant predictors of good self-regulated learning at work. A key characteristic of good self-regulation is viewing learning as a form of long-term, personalised self-improvement. This studyprovides a foundation for future policy and planning in organisations aiming to encourage self-regulated learning.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: Self-regulated learning, professional learning, workplace learning, finance sector.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Littlejohn, Professor Allison
• Authors: Littlejohn, A., Milligan, C., Fontana, R. P., and Margaryan, A.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Journal Name: Vocations and Learning
• Publisher: Springer
• ISSN: 1874-785X
• ISSN (Online): 1874-7868
• Published Online: 07 January 2016
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2016 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Vocations and Learning 9(2): 207-226
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License