CJC-PSX7928 - Instructor Training General Certification Course

Course Description

The object of the Instructor Training course is to prepare criminal justice practitioners to be effective instructors. To maintain the high standard of quality inherent in this effort, the Instructor Training course maximizes the utilization of the most valuable of training assets, human resources. Students are given the tools to prepare and present an effective criminal Justice lesson plan using the Instructional Systems Development model (ISD).

Course Outline

1. Curriculum Development   
   • ISD Model
2. Lesson Plan Presentation   
   • Professional Resources
3. Lesson Plan Preparation   
   • Format
   • Objectives
4. Civil liability for Law Enforcement Trainers
5. Teaching Adults
6. Methods and Strategies of Instruction
7. Principles of Instruction   
   • Demonstration
   • Practical
   • Audio-Visual Aids
8. Student 10 Minute Talk
9. Student Performance
10. Evaluation Process

Learner Outcomes

At the end of this course of instruction, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with information received during the instructional period:

• List in sequential order the five phases of the ISD model and explain the principle function of each phase.
• State three positive attributes resulting from instructional design according to the ISD model.
• Discuss the value to the instructor of the systematic approach to teaching with Reference to training liability.
• Name two library reference tools for locating research materials.
• List 6 different sources of criminal justice information.
• Demonstrate the ability to research a criminal justice topic by developing at least three bibliographical references for a selected topic.
• Write a lesson plan for an 80 minute period of instruction.
• Identify in writing the components of a lesson plan and the purpose of each.
• Construct student performance objectives which incorporate the condition, action and standard appropriate to the 80 minute lesson plan.
• Define conflict of interest and describe how teachers are affected by conflict of interest.
• State three strategies for managing the civil liability risk assumed by teachers.
• Name the functions of good testing in managing the civil liability risk.
• Identify the elements of adult learning that influence the selection of methods and strategies.
• Incorporate eight motivational techniques in a presentation to motivate students.
• Identify and demonstrate in practical exercises the instructional approaches that affect degrees of learning.
• Select an appropriate method of combination of methods of instruction to use for an 80 minute presentation.
• Incorporate the use of up to five senses in final presentation.
• Develop instructional strategies that will appeal to adult learners, particularly the law enforcement officer.
• Utilize techniques to develop a positive relationship with students.
• Develop techniques to use to control nervousness in making presentations.
• Identify and minimize the use of distracting language and mannerisms.
• Incorporate and develop appropriate questioning and response techniques in presentation.
• Develop a lesson plan that will incorporate appropriate strategies in all three parts of the lesson plan - introduction, body, and summary.
• Define and differentiate between "demonstration" and "practical exercises".
• List the five forms of demonstration/practical exercises.
• From the outline materials, identify the principles of a good demonstration.
• Given a list of four basic types of practical exercises, differentiate between the types and provide examples of each.
• List the 10 considerations in conducting effective practical exercises.
• Given a speaking exercise in front of fellow classmates, conduct a five minute effective demonstration, following the demonstration guidelines taught in class.
• Given an outline for practical exercise construction, construct a detailed practical exercise in accordance with a pre-designed grading checklist.
• Given pertinent information on a written exam, select training aids which are appropriate and suitable for the subject content being taught, with at least 75% accuracy.
• Given a teaching situation, construct at least five training aids for utilization on the final 80 minute period of instruction.
• Explain how evaluation fits into the ISD Model by specifying its role in each of the 5 phases.
• Cite five ways in which student tests contribute to the improvement of instruction.
• Describe essential differences between objectives, subjectives, and performance tests and discuss advantages and purposes of each.
• List six essential characteristics of a good written test.
• Construct an example of each of the three types of written test questions relating to participants training objectives.
• Conduct a 30 minute presentation with peer and instructor critique meeting the performance standards set by the Instructor Training course.
• Conduct a second 30 minute presentation with same standards.
• Present a copy of the written lesson plan for instructor review.
• Demonstrate the ability to write a lesson plan and to present an 80 minute presentation, meeting the criteria established in the terminal performance objectives of the Instructor Training course.

Notes

Method of Instruction: Lecture and Practical Exercises

Evaluation:

• State proctored written exam. Students must score a minimum of 75 on exam.
• Demonstration of Skills by providing 10 minute, 30 minute and 80 minute presentations.
• Class participation is required and students can only miss 10% of total class hours.