1. SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad
3iEF Model of making the classroom an Interesting Place: Experience from a Police Training Academy
Dr. Nikhil J. Gupta IPS
Dy. Director
SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad

2. The Problem at SVPNPA is of Trainees tending to sleep too often
IPS training includes heavy outdoor training in early morning
Followed by heavy breakfast
AC rooms
Sleep + Lack of Concentration
Lecture method …..A major factor for above problem
Objective is to make the classroom more vibrant and interesting place by changing the training methodology

3. Effective Learning is not about Just Sermoning like a Sage
“It’s not teaching that causes learning. Attempts by the learner to perform causes learning, dependent on the opportunities to perform, and the quality of feedback.”
-Grant Wiggins
Given a learning objective (a topic, a course, etc.), following factors are important for active learning:
Interest
Involvement
Interaction
Evaluation
Feedback
Model
3iEF

4. The 3iEF model of making Class Room interesting
(Strategies)
Involvement
(Methods)
Interaction
Evaluation
(Focus and Methods)
Feedback
Testimonials/
Evidence of Impact
Case
Faculty-Led Discussion
Student Evaluation
Mini Questionnaire
Relevant Endorsement
Role play
Peer Instruction
Knowledge
Anonymous feedback
Thought Provoking Pre-read
Computer: Games/ Simulation/Other
Technology based Methods
Comprehension
Thought Provoking Webcast
Pro and Con Grid
Application
Informal Groups
Attention Drawing Effort
Focused Listing / Sentence Summary
Analysis
One Minute Paper
Think-Pair-Share
Synthesis
Memory Matrix
Sequence Chart
Teacher Evaluation

5. “DURING” Active Learning
Interest
(Strategies)
Involvement
(Methods)
Interaction
Evaluation
(Focus and Methods)
Feedback
Teaching Others
Summative
Quick Check / Muddiest Point
Formative
Concept Map
Programme Evaluation
Approximate Analogies
Programme Impact
3-2-1
Application Card
In-class Assignment
“BEFORE”
“DURING”
Active Learning
“DURING” Active Learning
“AFTER”
“Continuous”

6. Teacher’s Role in the 3iEF Model of Effective Learning is to Facilitate
In active learning, the teacher moves from being the “Sage on the stage” to the “Guide on the side”
Teachers become coaches, guides, sources of information, experience and encouragement.
Thus, the role of the teacher becomes a “facilitator” rather than “disseminator”.

7. Challenges Faced and Overcoming the Challenges
No major challenges
Initial reaction “Is it wastage of Time?’
Enthusiasm of faculty and making it a part of every class.
Slowly becomes a habit and they look forward to it

8. What works and what does not?
The two way communication, Involvement and Interaction works
Those who are shy, less talkative also get opportunity.
A Sage on the stage doesn't work but a guide on the side does.

9. Impact of implementing the 3iEF Model of Learning
Encouraging results
Less sleeping
More concentration
Better results/Evaluation
Healthier/ Vibrant environment in the classrooms.

10. Replicability and Sustainability
Easy to replicate in all learning environments
No costs, technicalities, instruments etc
Sustainable because confirms to scientific models of learning like Kolb’s learning cycle and adult learning.

11. Lessons Learnt
A small change in the approach to training of adults (3iEF Model).
Encouraging results
From Boring to Encouraging and From Sleeping to Participating
Adults can not be taught as children. Need to take into account their requirements and psychology.