7: Student Collaboration in Faculty Development: Connecting Directly to the Learning Revolution

Although faculty developers have worked successfully with faculty to focus on ways to enhance learning and listen to student voices, developers have rarely formed partnerships with students. This chapter reviews established practices involving students directly in faculty development, such as student observer/consultant programs. It also describes the nature, dynamics, and outcomes of some interesting new programs involving students in teaching development activities, thereby empowering students to join developers as change agents of campus culture. Finally, this chapter raises issues for faculty developers to reflect on as they consider establishing direct connections—partnerships—with students.