Basic Instructor Course TCOLE # Prepared by Deputy Chief George D. Little, BCCO PCT # HOSTED BY: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy Texas Commission On Law Enforcement UNIT THREE & UNIT FOUR

3.0 domains or modes of learning 3.0 working knowledge of the three (3) domains or modes of learning and impact on the learning process their impact on the learning process. UNIT THREE

3.1.1 Define Cognitive Learning Cognitive Learning (Define) recall recognition of knowledge intellectual abilities skills Cognitive Learning (Define): deals with the recall or recognition of knowledge and the development of intellectual abilities and skills. 3

3.1 Cognitive Learning Examples : Intoxilyzer Algebraic Formulas, Forensic Science, History of Law Enforcement Gestalt theory cognitive learning click of understanding” or “insight” Gestalt theory described cognitive learning as the “ click of understanding” or “insight”

3.2 Psychomotor skill Psychomotor skills kinesthetic learning learning objectives that involve physical activities Psychomotor skills (also known as kinesthetic learning) deal with those learning objectives that involve physical activities such as body movementshand-eye body movements or hand-eye in the in the learning process.

3.2.1 kinesthetic learning HANDS-ON TRAINING

3.2.2 Psychomotor Examples Word processing Word processing firearms training, firearms training, tactical training, tactical training, weapons retention weapons retention crime scene diagramming crime scene diagramming.

Example Crime Scene Processing Kinesthetic Hands-On Practical

Affective learning Affective learning deals with changes in interest,interest, attitudes,attitudes,. valuesvalues, and. the development of appreciations and adequate adjustment Affective Learning

3.3.1 The Domains of Learning Examples: 10 Ethics, Ethics, Criminology Criminology, Communications skills, Communications skills, role Police officer’s role in society, policing Community policing, such as,  Crime prevention Crime prevention Crime prevention Crime prevention

3.3.2 The Affective Domain includes the following: A. Sensitivity A. Sensitivity to the human factor in the classroom (classroom climate) B. Human values C. Human relations D. Emotional conduct E. Interests F. Social attitudes G. Values

3.3.3 Affective Predispositions A.dislikes directed towards the topic/subject A. Likes and dislikes directed towards the topic/subject B. directed toward the instructor preconceptions about that instructor B. Likes and dislikes directed toward the instructor, including positive or negative preconceptions about that instructor

C. preconceived notions about the subject C. Positive or negative preconceived notions about the subject Affective Predispositions Continued NEGATIVEPRODUCES NEGATIVE IN PRODUCES NEGATIVE NEGATIVE OUT

D. Circumstances D. Circumstances surrounding presence in the class E.Awarenesshidden agenda teacherparticipant example: difference in rank between instructor and participant E.Awareness of hidden agenda of social and affective climate created by interaction between teacher and participant ( example: difference in rank between instructor and participant ) Affective Predispositions Continued

3.3.4 Language Language Language used in the classroom has an effect upon affect and personality attitude (language that reflects the instructor's attitude toward the participant)

3.4 Examples 3.4 Examples of Topics More effective in Cognitive Mode Penal Code Code of Criminal Procedure

3.5 interrelationship among the three (3) modes of learning 3.5 interrelationship among the three (3) modes of learning. PRAXISPRAXIS Psychomotor Cognitive Affective

3.5.1 The Domains of Learning positive relationship The most effective learning takes place when there is a positive relationship between 18 cognitive domain cognitive domain and the affective domain affective domain.

19 instructor content expert specialistThe instructor is not only the content expert or specialist he/she must be acutely aware of Modes of Learnin g CONTENT EXPERT classroom climate, positive conducive to the learning process. and take positive steps to always ensure that the entire environment is conducive to the learning process.

20 psychomotor then learning is reinforced and retainedWhen psychomotor activities are added – then learning is reinforced and retained Modes of Learning Intuitive responses Motor Memory Muscle Memory

UNIT FOUR

4.0 Factors Affecting Learning Knowledge Knowledge of the factors affecting learning. These factors include;. participant factorsparticipant factors instructor factors andinstructor factors and environmental factorsenvironmental factors.

4.1.1 Instructor Personal Qualities A.appearance A. Personal appearance and hygiene B. Courtesy C. C. Self-control D. D. Tact E. Voice F. Enthusiasm G. Appreciation of subject

Communicative skills Communicative Skills A. A. Appropriate language B. B. Correct use of grammar Through out preparation

Instructors Needs 4.1.3Knowledge of subject 4.1.4Thorough preparation 4.1.5Professionalism action 4.1.6Instructor/participant interaction interaction

4.2 Physiological factors that affect the learning process Amount of sleep Diet and nutrition Health

4.3 Psychological Factors that affect learning process Stress level of participant Emotional state of participant Self-confidence Well being FINDING YOUR “ CHI ”

4.4 Experiential Factors Prior knowledge Prior training TRAIN – the TRAINER

4.5 Readiness Factors of Learner 4.5.1Prior learning Motivation 4.5.3Ability to 4.5.3Ability to concentrate Barriers

4.6 Environmental Factors that affect learning process 4.6.1Temperature 4.6.2Lighting 4.6.3Sound quality 4.6.4Instructional aids 4.6.5Distractions 4.6.6Room arrangemen 4.6.6Room arrangemen t

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