About JSOU
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*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Recent Publications
Special Operations Research Topics 2026
Mission or Meaning? Rethinking the Identity Crisis in U.S. Army Special Forces
Foreseeing Inroads to Instability: JNIM’s Expansion in West Africa
About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Foundations Course
Recent Publications
Special Operations Research Topics 2026
Mission or Meaning? Rethinking the Identity Crisis in U.S. Army Special Forces
Foreseeing Inroads to Instability: JNIM’s Expansion in West Africa
Faculty Development Course-Abbreviated
Description
This course prepares JSOU adjunct faculty members to teach curriculum while creating active learning environments focused on higher levels of learning through the use of various teaching methodologies. A brief overview of learning theory, the instructional systems development process, and development of level-of-learning lesson plans is provided. The second part of the course focuses on effective teaching techniques to include proxemics, questioning, and use of technology. The instructional methods taught in the course include lecture, guided discussion, case study, experiential learning, teaching interviews/panel discussions, and demonstration performance.
Audience
Newly assigned JSOU faculty members are the top priority. Special operations forces (SOF) personnel teaching in any service or joint education environment are the second priority.
Remarks
N/A
Materials
There are no required texts or materials for this course.
Accreditation
n/A