Having the knowledge and skills for creating a successful learning environment for students is an essential attribute of being a successful instructor. This hands-on, professional development experience for new instructors will improve skills for effective instruction and enhance presentation techniques. Participants will learn modern methods for effectively training adults and techniques for creating a productive and thriving learning environment.
This 40-hour course meets current TCOLE Basic Instructor Certification requirements. Basic Instructor Course, #1014, is offered to police officers, telecommunications, and jailers. Students will be expected to research law enforcement topics, write learning objectives and develop lesson plans. Students will deliver three (3) timed presentations to the class with an instructor critique of each. Time will be given during class and in the evenings to prepare their speeches.
Equipment needed: Laptop computers with slide-show-type presentation software and portable printers are encouraged, but not necessary to complete this course. Students will have access to copiers, paper, pens, pencils, markers, and other resources to produce their speeches. Students successfully completing the course will be eligible for TCOLE Basic Instructor certification.
Instructor:
Lieutenant Commander I. Lartigue
Special Instructions:
Attendees must provide their PID # to receive TCOLE credit for this course. UPD Training Division requires proper business casual attire to promote a professional environment. T-shirts, shorts, capri pants, and flip-flops are prohibited. Click the link below for a complete list of Training Rules.
http://www.pvamu.edu/upd/wp-content/uploads/sites/188/2021/06/Classroom-Rules-and-Regulations.pdf
Participants will receive 40 TCOLE hours for taking this course.
Cost per attendee: Free
Attendees will need to bring to class: Laptop
Location:
Prairie View A & M University Police Department – Training Room
36142 Owens Road
Prairie View, Texas 77446
UPD Dispatch Non-emergency number: 936-261-1375
Parking is available next door to the Police Department in the Panther Plaza. Training attendees are not to park in the Police Department parking lot.
For Questions:
Contact Lieutenant Commander Lartigue, Training Coordinator, at 346-379-9219 or ijlartigue@pvamu.edu.