Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
VSPA-0005
Organization:
Virginia State Police Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1.5 weeks (52 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Communications or Public Speaking
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the student with the minimum requirements needed to become a state certified Criminal Justice Instructor and to afford information and instructional methodologies that specifically pertain to this agency.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate ethical leadership in the classroom and how to formulate learning objectives as well as performance based testing
  • Research instructional topics to formulate and construct lesson plans
  • Have a basic understanding of the adult learning process and how to manage varied learning environments
  • Comprehend the varied instructional methodologies employed by law enforcement instructors as well as the use of varied media and audio visual equipment which enhances the learning process

General Topics:

  • Principles of adult learning
  • Communication skills and speech techniques
  • Lesson plan construction
  • Developing performance objectives
  • Managing the classroom
  • Ethics and the instructor
  • Research methods
  • Instructor liability
  • Overview of the learning management system and video teleconferencing system
  • Performance-based testing
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials