A Perspective on “Non Satis Scire” From Division I (Education in the Professions)

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Abstract

The intent of this essay is to further explore the meaning and implications of the Latin proverb
“Non Satis Scire: To know is not enough” from the “Education in the Professions” perspective.   
Professional practice requires more than knowledge.  It requires the skills of applying
knowledge in the complex situations of practice.  It also requires a whole series of skills and attributes, such as communication skills, procedural skills, ethical conduct, professionalism, and the like.  The public good is best served by both education and assessment of higher level knowledge applied in practice, and a broad array of skills and attributes.  Expanding our research into these areas is needed to fulfill our mission of using research to improve educational practice, and professional practice, and in turn serve the public good. 

Author

• Ara Tekian, University of Illinois at Chicago