Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS264   20045-20082 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/24/04
AJS264 20045-20082 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Law Enforcement Instructor Certification
Designed for criminal justice trainers. The adult learner, developing a course, characteristics of effective instruction, evaluation methods.
Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: LEO264
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS264   20045-20082 Law Enforcement Instructor Certification
1. Identify the common characteristics of the typical adult learner. (I)
2. Identify the optimum conditions under which adult learners learn. (II)
3. Describe the difference in assumptions between androgogy and pedagogy and explain the implications of those assumptions. (III)
4. Describe and apply fundamental learning theories and learning styles. (IV)
5. Describe the role of the trainer and the potential liabilities of a trainer. (V)
6. Perform a task analysis to determine training needs in a criminal justice agency. (VI)
7. Conduct and evaluate a needs assessment. (VII)
8. Write and evaluate instructional objectives. (VIII)
9. Develop and evaluate a lesson plan. (IX)
10. Identify the characteristics of effective instruction. (X)
11. Utilize the most commonly used instructional techniques and explain which techniques are appropriate in certain circumstances. (XI)
12. Utilize a variety of instructional aids and select the appropriate aid for a particular purpose. (XII)
13. Evaluate student performance using appropriate testing or evaluation techniques. (XIII)
14. Evaluate a training program. (XIV)
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AJS264   20045-20082 Law Enforcement Instructor Certification
    I. Characteristics of the typical adult learner
        A. Physical characteristics
        B. Psychological characteristics
        C. Emotional characteristics
        D. Educational and life experiences
      II. Optimum learning conditions
          A. Physical arrangements
          B. Preparatory materials and activities
          C. Opening session
          D. Group activities
          E. Positive thinking environment
        III. Androgogy versus pedagogy
            A. Differences in assumptions made
              1. Self-concept
              2. Experience
              3. Readiness to learn
              4. Orientation to learning
            B. Explain implications
          IV. Learning theories and learning styles
              A. Traditional
              B. Behavioral
              C. Humanistic
              D. Information processing
              E. Other
            V. Role and liabilities of a trainer
                A. Role of trainer
                  1. Communicator
                  2. Leader
                  3. Facilitator
                  4. Motivator
                  5. Counselor
                B. Liabilities of trainer
                  1. Criminal
                  2. Civil
                  3. Ethical
                  4. Personal
              VI. Task analysis within a criminal justice agency
                  A. Using task analysis to determine training needs
                  B. Following task analysis steps
                    1. Task listing
                    2. Task detailing
                VII. Needs assessment
                    A. Purpose of needs assessment
                    B. Conducting a needs assessment
                      1. Determining target population
                      2. Conducting a goal analysis
                    C. Evaluating a needs assessment
                  VIII. Writing instructional objectives
                      A. Purpose behind setting objectives
                      B. Qualities of meaningful objectives
                      C. Defining terminal behavior
                        1. Recall
                        2. Discrimination
                        3. Problem solving
                        4. Critiquing
                        5. Manipulation
                      D. Stating the criterion
                      E. Writing objectives
                        1. Use of performance terms
                        2. Use of conditional terms
                        3. Use of criteria
                      F. Evaluating instructional objectives
                    IX. Writing a lesson plan
                        A. Elements of a lesson plan
                        B. Writing an introduction
                        C. Writing the body
                        D. Sequencing units of instruction
                        E. Reviewing the lesson plan
                        F. Choosing an instructional method
                        G. Evaluating a lesson plan
                      X. Characteristics of effective instruction
                          A. Motivating students
                          B. Using repetition
                          C. Using clear examples and non-examples
                          D. Using summaries
                          E. Using variety of instructional techniques
                          F. Using appropriate humor
                          G. Showing a practical application
                        XI. Instructional techniques
                            A. Identification of commonly used teaching methods
                              1. Lecture
                              2. Demonstration-performance
                              3. Group discussion
                              4. Role playing
                              5. Programmed instruction
                              6. Brainstorming
                              7. Field trips
                              8. Team tasks/buzz groups
                              9. Case method
                              10. Team teaching
                              11. Peer teaching
                              12. Computer-assisted instruction
                              13. Writing
                            B. Advantages and disadvantages of each method
                              1. Objectives of instruction
                              2. Getting attention versus involvement
                              3. Student-teacher relationship
                          XII. Instructional media
                              A. Identification of instructional aids
                                1. Blackboard
                                2. Slides
                                3. Films
                                4. Flip-stands
                                5. Models
                                6. Transparencies
                                7. Opaque projectors
                              B. Purpose of using instructional aids
                              C. Advantages and disadvantages of each instructional aid
                              D. Criteria for selection of appropriate instructional aid
                              E. Location of media equipment and materials
                              F. Construction of visual aids
                            XIII. Evaluation of student performance
                                A. Reasons for evaluation of student performance
                                B. Philosophies of evaluation
                                  1. Evaluation by contribution to goals
                                  2. Evaluation by achievement of learning objectives
                                  3. Evaluation by perception
                                C. Characteristics of good evaluation techniques
                                D. Comparison of evaluation techniques
                                E. Guidelines for writing effective test questions
                                  1. Essay
                                  2. Multiple choice
                                  3. True or false questions
                                  4. Fill-in-the-blank questions
                                  5. Matching questions
                              XIV. Evaluation of training program
                                  A. Methods used in program evaluation
                                  B. Comparison of methods used for program evaluation
                                  C. When to evaluate program
                                  D. Cost-benefit analysis of training
                                  E. Prioritization of training programs
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