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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

Copyright © 2016 Elizabeth A Thomson


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



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



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



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).



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



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.



Associate Degree in Policing Practice – the design process



Backward mapping course design



Identify desired results

Determine acceptable evidence

Plan learning

experience and

instruction



CSU’s design tool - CourseSpace

Aligning standards,

learning outcomes

and assessment

Collaborative space,

archive of decisions and specifications



Mapping to standards



Feedback as evidence of collaboration and consensus



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



Phase 1:ADPP model diagram



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.



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



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

online accessCopyright © 2016 Elizabeth A Thomson


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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