Developing as a Police Educator

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Abstract

EEL409 introduces participants to new teaching and learning concepts, and outlines standards for teaching into the Associate Degree of Police Practice with a specific focus on foundation teaching concepts and classroom skills. The subject will introduce learning and teaching theory whilst engaging participants with contextual examples relevant to police education. … For more content click the Read More button below.

EEL409 introduces participants to new teaching and learning concepts, and outlines standards for teaching into the Associate Degree of Police Practice with a specific focus on foundation teaching concepts and classroom skills. The subject will introduce learning and teaching theory whilst engaging participants with contextual examples relevant to police education. This subject will encourage the construction of an ongoing teaching development plan, a personal teaching philosophy, and provides context and opportunity for reflection.

Syllabus

Module 1 - Facilitator Development Program stage 1 will introduce participants to signature police pedagogies, aspects of good teaching, and the unique characteristics of police educationModule 2 - Applied theory in police education will build on Module 1 content with a more in-depth look at pedagogical frameworks, classroom craft skills, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Module 1 - Facilitator Development Program stage 1 will introduce participants to signature police pedagogies, aspects of good teaching, and the unique characteristics of police education
Module 2 - Applied theory in police education will build on Module 1 content with a more in-depth look at pedagogical frameworks, classroom craft skills, as well as student approaches to learning within a policing context
Module 3 - Facilitator Development Program stage 2 - will revisit key educational concepts in teaching practice, explore ways to promote inclusive teaching, and apply and evaluate classroom assessment techniques and facilitation skills. These activities are underpinned by developmental frameworks and reflective practice.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

analyse their individual learning and development priorities and develop a professional development plan to guide their professional practice;

demonstrate effective preparation and performance in teaching that is informed by the needs of the ADPP curriculum and multi-modal pedagogy and reflection;

demonstrate reflective practice, professionalism, and academic integrity to make informed judgements and decisions on the student learning experience;

demonstrate effective mentoring practices and participate in the NSWPF Academy Community of Practice arena to enhance professional development.

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to School of Policing (SOPS) staff

Incompatible

Work integrated learning

Service Learning Duration 140 hours Details Integrated theory with the practice of work with CSU as the workplace.