I experienced challenging coursework within the context of gaining competency in three categories: qualitative research methods, argument development, and content knowledge.
The journey leading to my competency in qualitative research methods is evidenced in 2 papers written for EDF-625 (Qualitative Research) and EDF-626 (Advanced Qualitative Research). The former paper describes the processes of learning how to become a practitioner of this research genre and the latter paper demonstrates competence through a research proposal.
The skills associated with advancing an argument were honed in LS-705 (Administration Theory) and LS-707 (Ethical Theory). The ability to fully understand and articulate complex issues was the crux of these courses. A Socratic teaching style, small group collaboration, and meticulous attention to the foundations of any given proposition created a challenging environment to advance arguments. Some of the best examples of papers that advance an argument are archived on this page.Â
The content knowledge for competency as an administrator of higher education was enhanced by the challenges associated with LS-725 (Higher Education Finance) and LS-745 (Higher Education Law). The courses were especially difficult because I did not have any prior experience with the course content. A few of the best papers for these courses are archived below.