Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS263   19946-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AJS263 19946-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Law Enforcement Instructor Certification III
Characteristics of effective instruction. Comparison of various instructional methods and testing/evaluation techniques. Use of instructional media. Evaluation of criminal justice training programs.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS263   19946-20086 Law Enforcement Instructor Certification III
1. Identify the characteristics of effective instruction. (I)
2. Utilize the most commonly used instructional techniques and explain which techniques are appropriate in certain circumstances. (II)
3. Utilize a variety of instructional aids and select the appropriate aid for a particular purpose. (III)
4. Evaluate student performance using appropriate testing or evaluation techniques. (IV)
5. Evaluate a training program. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS263   19946-20086 Law Enforcement Instructor Certification III
    I. 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
      II. 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/buzzgroups
            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
        III. 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
          IV. 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
            V. 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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