EDUCATION
As a graduate of the University of Houston's Ed.D. Learning, Design & Technology program in the College of Education, I had the good fortune of learning from the theory, research, and technical courses offered. My coursework ranged from understanding research methodologies and assessment in the social sciences, to studying theories on human development, to designing and constructing curriculum, videos, and web tools for the classroom.
Advanced Issues in Qualitative Research,
CUIN 8386
Taught by Dr. Cheryl Craig, this class focused on recognizing and reconciling the subjectivities and biases that exist in qualitative research projects. The readings included Lyons & LaBoskey, Mishler, Clandinin & Connelly, and Craig among many others—the foundational writers within narrative inquiry.
2013 - 2016
University of Houston
Learning, Design & Technology
Doctoral Degree
2001
University of Illinois at Chicago
Theatre, Master's Degree
Current Issues in Education,
CUST 8378
This seminar tackled pressing issues pertaining to urban education. We examined policies and socioeconomic issues that affect urban schools. Community leaders visited with us, and shared their experiences in working on curriculum, education, and policy reform. The readings from this class included prolific writers in the field, such as Elizabeth Quintero, Jeff Duncan-Andrade, and Jean Anyon among others.
1997
University of Texas at Arlington
Theatre, Bachelor's Degree
Instructional Design, CUIN 7390
I learned and executed the steps required in building effective instructional units through the Dick and Carey Systems Approach Model. This nine-step instructional design model is applicable to multiple educational and professional settings.
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