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Approaches to Criminal Justice Training

NCJ Number
113223
Author(s)
J Fay
Date Published
1988
Length
279 pages
Annotation
This book provides practical suggestions, based on sound theory, for improving teaching effectiveness in criminal justice training.
Abstract
A section on instruction theories, methods, and techniques examines how learning occurs, instruction fundamentals and approaches, programmed instruction, the use of instructional hardware, writing a lesson plan, and the practical exercise. Chapters also cover curriculum development through task analysis, student testing, and how to avoid civil liability for improper training. Chapters on the varied roles of the instructor address the instructor as communicator, leader, motivator, counselor, and writer. Glossary, subject index.

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