Faculty are actively involved in professional associations as shown through their provision of education related service and leadership at the local, state, national, and international levels. Professional education faculty are teacher scholars who value teaching and learning in their own work. They inquire into and contribute t one or more areas of scholarly work related t o teaching, learning, or teacher education. They exhibit intellectual vitality in their teaching, scholarship, and service. Scholarship is broadly defined and extend beyond traditional research and publications.
Scholarly inquiry includes submission of one's work for professional review and evaluation.
One of the roles of faculty is to be aware of new and developing research in their fields and emerging theories and practice. They are engaged in deepening understanding of research and practice that informs their work. They are assessing the effects of their teaching on the learning of candidates and using their findings to strengthen their own practice. They are also expanding their knowledge of and skills related to diversity and exceptionalities and integrating these concepts in their teaching. They continue to develop their skills in using technology to facilitate their own professional work and to help candidates learn.