Each student progresses through stages of skills acquisition. By
incorporating theory into practice; classroom, self directed and
evidence based learning; and reflection on practice and experience
students develop professionally and personally. Patricia Benner's
"From novice to expert" gives an excellent example of professional
development theory for nurses. There, student progressing though 5
stages from novice=beginer, advance beginner, competent, proficient
and expert attain their learning goals and develop personally by
self management and self regulation.