|
Advanced
Instructor Development Program
This course will be modified to the level of expertise in the audience and
can be adapted in the classroom for multiple levels of experience and
understanding.
Training Goals and Objectives
The goal of the training program is to prepare the academy and in-service
instructor to conduct and manage productive and effective training programs
and functions beyond basic level instruction. Additionally, the course is
designed to give the student instructor a practical base of understanding of
advanced training methods like imagery, simulation and stimulus-response
training.
The course will be directed at a functional understanding of the principals
of adult education and educational psychology. Several areas will be
addressed; each area by it self is an area of expertise requiring detailed
individual course instruction.
Training Audience, Format and Content
This course is not a basic method of instruction or general instructor
certification module. The AID program is an advanced program intended for
those individuals who are currently functioning as an instructor and want to
maximize their ability to effectively transfer knowledge to their students.
In addition, this program is also designed to help participants increase
their knowledge and application of curriculum development, program
assessment and adult learning techniques.
This course is most successful when taught and received with audiences of 30
officers or fewer, but has been given in groups of 100 or more with
successful reviews. The smaller groups enable officers to have more direct
dialog & contact with the instructors and the other students.
The course is designed in 4 day sessions with day three improvisational and
prepared speaking so that the student/officer returns from the training with
a more concrete understanding of the application of the training material.
The course is generally designed to run from 0830 to 1630 hours daily, but
can be manipulated for evenings and extended days as needed.
Daily content and course schedule/agenda:
Day One:
Introduction
DYAD exercise
Developmental history of training
Perception exercise
Role of the instructor
Adult learning
Improvisational exercise
Day Two:
Imagination exercise
Dynamic training concepts
Simulation & imagery
Learning & motor learning
Improvisational exercise
Day Three:
Non-verbal exercise
Learning styles & domains
Curriculum development
Robbery exercise
Stress
Improvisational exercise
Day Four:
Student Presentations
Course wrap-up and critiques
Although this is an advanced skill course, there are no pre-requisites to
this course.
Evaluation
The evaluation process will consist of class participation and active
involvement in directed and provided training.
Cost: (4) day course consisting of four (8 hour) days:
Limitations / Special Needs: None
Any audio/visual or POSTC/Academy facility or staff needs will be addressed
on a case-by-case basis, but might include the use of an electronic
projection unit, VCR, audio or marker board materials.
Student Materials
Student materials will involve copies of “Train to Win”, Wes Doss, 1st Books
Library, 2002.
In addition, the instructor will supply the student with copies of the
PowerPoint presentations used for each segment of the program. Due to
publishing restrictions, these training materials are not enclosed for a
review!
Evaluations of Past Courses
Evaluations of past presentations are available upon request if this
material and telephonic interviews are not satisfactory. In addition, we are
happy to provide the names of references from all across America to assist
you in your decision.
|