Faculty Development Can Inspire Students

I feel that a worthwhile professional development should not only improve faculty performance but could also challenge their students to think about their future role in society.

I was intrigued how Denver Public Schools partnered with area colleges/universities and encouraged juniors/seniors to learn more about K-12 education programs. This would definitely prove to be a learning experience for both faculty and our students to “take to the field” ("Today's Students May Be Tomorrow's Teachers", NASSP, 1989). Along with academics, students should discover community leadership so they can enhance their ability to address and solve complex problems (www.coe.wayne.edu). John Dewey once said "It's not enough for a man to be good, he must be good for something."