the police academy training model - course design in the
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The Police Academy Training Model - Course design in the Associate Degree in Policing
Practice (ADPP)
Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Thomson PhD, SFHEADirector, Learning Design, Charles Sturt University
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scopeCourses framework University Certificate in Workforce Essentials –
conversion to online modeBackwards mapping course design - CourseSpace
• Constructive alignment• Collaboration - feedback
Associate Degree in Policing Practice – redesign and conversion
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ADPP RE-DESIGN SCHEDULE
2015
University Certificate in WorkforceEsssentials
2015Year 1
Session 1 and Session 2
Face-to-face Course
2016
Year 2
Online only
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University Certificate in Workforce Essentials – conversion to online modePPP100: Workforce Essentials• prepares recruits for the challenges of the Constable Education Program /
Associate Degree in Policing Practice and to succeed in their chosen career.
• provides enrolled students with common foundational learning linked to
qualities that are highly valued.
• satisfies the academic prerequisites to lodge a police application with the
NSW Police Force
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Student Course Book –Online Module
PowerPoint of Student Course Book – Online
Module
Student Workbook –Activity Booklet
• The content had beenwritten for face-to-facedelivery.
• The subject needed toprepare students to meetthe requirements of theADPP (AQF level 6).
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A snapshot of the programIn the current offering there are approximately 800 students.
It is a 12 week online program, offered every session.
There are 13 modules, addressing specific Units of Competency:
• Module 1: Technology systems• Module 2: Write complex
documents• Module 3: Use targeted
communication skills to buildrelationships
• Module 4: Address CustomerNeeds
• Module 5: Work effectively withculturally diverse clients and co-workers
• Module 6: Assess and provideservices for clients with complex
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• Module 7: Work within a relevant legaland ethical framework
• Module 8: Maintain legal and ethicalpractices
• Module 9: Manage personal stress inthe workplace
• Module 10: Show leadership in theworkplace
• Module 11: Implement and monitorWHS policies, procedures and programsto meet legislative requirements
• Module 12: Undertake project work• Module 13: Apply safe car driving
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From paper to onlineThe learning resources were converted to online modules within Interact2, the Learning Management
System. The work was done part time by one Educational Designer over 5 months.
The online modulesincluded:• Learning activities;• Short videos to establish
teaching presence in theonline space;
• Opportunities for thestudents to interact withtheir peers to completecertain learning activities
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Assessment for learningthe assessment scheme ensured the students were demonstrating the foundational skills
required to successfully enter the ADPP and complete an AQF level 6 program.
Three assessments were implemented to cater to the needs of the NSW Police Force and
CSU.
1. Writing and Referencing: Reviewing a script for
spelling, grammar, sentence structure and
referencing corrections.
2. Customer Communication Analysis:
Identification, analysis and discussion of a
customer service scenario.
3. Invigilated Exam: This covers some of the
questions in the 12 student activity booklets.
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Associate Degree in Policing Practice – the design process
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Identify desired results
Determine acceptable evidence
Plan learning
experience and
instruction
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CSU’s design tool - CourseSpace
Aligning standards,
learning outcomes
and assessment
Collaborative space,
archive of decisions and specifications
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Feedback as evidence of collaboration and consensus
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Associate Degree in Policing Practice (ADPP) RE-DESIGN TEAMTeam leader with expertise in curriculum design
Police officers with:• on-the-job knowledge and experience• experience in ADPP delivery
University staff with:• experience in ADPP delivery • online technology
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YEAR 1 REDESIGN PROCESSPhase 1 Review of all standards relevant to course:
• Australian New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA)
• AQF• CSU graduate attributes Review all modules and lessons using four criteria:• what to remove• what to keep as is• what to keep but realign• what to keep but rework
All materials were to be redesigned to make them more attractive, logical and accessible through Interact 2, the LMS.
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YEAR 1 PROCESS cont.Phase 2 Redevelopment of assessment approaches occurred
simultaneously through Steps 1 – 5. Changes included:• Literacy assessment omitted as the Workforce Essential
subject provides evidence of literacy skills• Theory exams to include more varied multiple choice and
short answer question types to ensure students can justify answers
• Attempting to assess practical and COPS* components through holistic assessment events
• Acknowledgement that forms of academic writing are not restricted to essays
* Police Computer System which all students need to learn to use for all aspects of recording on-the-job police work
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YEAR 1 PROCESS cont.Phase 3 Review the role, scheduling and interrelationships of delivery
modes:• Master lectures (all students attending at same time)• Face-to-face lessons• Skills lessons• Practical sessions • Independent learning lessons
Redevelopment of course materials:• Facilitator guides • Student orientation materials• Student overview study guide to course and studying at
the Police Academy• Student module study guides• Redrafted guides reviewed by team and developed for
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YEAR 1 PROCESS cont.
The process began in June 2015. The team is finalizing Phase 3 at the moment with launch planned for May 2016. Year 2 redesign has just begun
Online development:This process has been happening throughout Phases 2 and 3. The
approach has been ‘online by design’.Approval:Year 1 of the course has provisional approval, with final approval
expected in May
Evaluation:
As with all CSU courses, it will be evaluated during and at the end of each iteration.
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