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NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF STATE POLICE

Instructor Training

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• Titles of all Instructor Training evaluated learning experiences

• Descriptions and credit recommendations

Titles, descriptions, and credit recommendations for all learning experiences recommended for college credit within the Instructor Training section can be found below. To locate information on additional learning experiences, which have also been recommended for college credit, use the Organization Directory Page link above for a complete list of titles for all learning experiences or use the following links to go directly to other sections: 

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Titles of all Instructor Training evaluated learning experiences

Instructor Development Course

Descriptions and credit recommendations

Instructor Development Course
Location: State Police Academy, State Campus, Albany, NY.
Length: Minimum 64 hours.
Dates: Version 1: January 1983 - January 1990. Version 2: February 1990 - June 2004.
Objectives: Version 1: To provide the student with a foundation of the pedagogical skills and tools necessary to become an instructor. Version 2: Apply various learning theories and techniques appropriate to a given lesson; exhibit confidence in the classroom setting; introduce teaching methods that will reduce the stress associated with teaching; conduct a job analysis in order to assess students’ needs; apply pedagogical skills that will make teaching more effective; assist students in developing their learning potential; evaluate various forms of verbal and nonverbal communication to enhance classroom presentation; conduct program evaluations; adopt strategies that will motivate students to learn.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Learning theory; needs assessment; research skills; designing instructional material; performance objectives; utilizing visual aids; lesson plans and lesson preparation; evaluation techniques; motivational strategies; and practice in presentation.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours as an elective in Education (4/85) (4/91 revalidation) (6/96 revalidation) (10/01revalidation).

Updated 4/12/04

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