Curriculum Development
Complex Operations Case Study Series Call for Participation
Scholars and practitioners interested and engaged in complex operations – stability operations, counterinsurgency and irregular warfare – are invited to submit short proposals to participate in the complex operations case study project. Those selected will be invited to contribute a case study for publication in the series, and to participate in a workshop on case teaching and writing in Washington, DC currently scheduled for September 27-30, 2009.
Complex Operations Case Study Workshop
Scholars and practitioners interested and engaged in complex operations – stability operations, counterinsurgency and irregular warfare – are invited to submit short proposals to participate in the complex operations case study project. Those selected will be invited to contribute a case study for publication in the series, and to participate in a workshop on case teaching and writing in Washington, DC September 27-30, 2009. The workshop requires little advanced preparation, as the focus is on building skills for teaching and writing, including the use of case method in the classroom.
Research to Inform Education - PKSOI and NPS
Dr. Karen Guttieri, representing PKSOI and NPS, discussed research as a component of education, and described PKSOI support to the peace and stability operations research community in the following forms: direct sponsorship, expertise at conferences, exercises and doctrine development, guidance to researchers, and distributing research products, and USG lessons learned assessments.
Case Study Call for Participation
Proposals due: October 24, 2008
Notification of Selectees: November 3, 2008
Kickoff Workshop Dates: December 15 to 19, 2008
Goals and Objectives for Curriculum Development
Courses will be developed in FY08 for in-residence instruction, supported by distributed learning technology, leading to fully online courses in FY09.
Objectives for this program of study include the following:
* Develop understanding of stability, security and development in the global environment
* Provide certification for leaders and practitioners of complex operations
* Compare cases / develop analogical reasoning
* Provide assessment / planning tools for integrated / complex missions
