PSCI410 Police Instructor Development (3 cr.)

This course focuses on instructor techniques for the delivery of police officer training. Topics include adult learning theory, Minnesota Police Officer Standards and Training Board rules and regulations, goals and objectives, testing and evaluation, methods of instruction, lesson plan design, presentation skills, use of instructional aids, and the role of the police instructor.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of adult learning.
2. Create instructional goals and instructional objectives.
3. Design test that match the specific objectives of the lesson plans.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the various methods of instruction.
5. Discuss the role of the police instructor.
6. Design and produce instructional aids.
7. Design lesson plans and conduct presentations using a variety of instructional techniques and visuals.
8. Apply Minnesota Police Officer Standards and Training Board training rules and regulations.