Instructor Development School
This Instructor Development course is designed to provide participants with the fundamentals of course design, lesson plans, facilitation skills and techniques to effectively promote student engagement while managing the classroom.
Course Competency:
Participants will be able to design and present an effective presentation by creating learning objectives, lesson plans, and PowerPoint presentations while using a variety of adult learning methodologies. Emphasis is placed on creating learning environments that develop student knowledge levels as well as their application of learned skills.
Course Objectives:
- Apply the principles of adult learning
- Demonstrate how to promote involvement and engagement while managing the classroom
- Develop a lesson plan consistent with Agency requirements
- Deliver several three to five minute presentations based on participant-written lesson plan
- Relate legal issues associated with training
- Demonstrate excitement and energy in their training
Instructional Methods:
- The course of instruction will be an instructor-led presentation, with learner's involvement and participation being the key method of learning used throughout the training session.
Who Should Attend?
- Any public safety personnel with instructional assignments, or have a desire to instruct for their agency.
- Academy instructors who have not previously attended an instructor development course are encouraged to attend.
- Those specifically wanting to attend the KLETC Firearms Instructor School are required to take this Instructor Development School or an equivalent (to be determined by KLETC Leadership).
NOTE: Attendees need bring a laptop computer for use in class. All course materials will be provided. This course will be repeated. Preference for enrollment in this class will be given to those officers selected for Firearms Instructor Certification School.
Please dress in layers, as the temperature in the room may be difficult to adjust. The session begins at 8:00 AM each day and is estimated to end at 5:00 PM each day. Onsite registration will be available at 7:30 AM.KLETC Dormitory Information: For those with dorm room reservations, you may check in the evening before your training starts. Please come to the Main KLETC Entrance, it is near the flagpole and marked with a large "A". More information will be provided through email approximately one week before the start of training. Checkout time is 8 am on your departure day or last day of training, please have all personal items removed at that time. Law Enforcement officers attending continuing education training are permitted to carry their firearms while on the KLETC campus. Law enforcement officers carrying firearms on the KLETC campus must possess appropriate agency identification. We are a tobacco and alcohol-free campus. Refund/Cancellation Policy: A full refund of lodging fees will be available if requested in writing coned@kletc.org or kletc@kletc.org and received by KLETC ten days prior to the beginning date of the seminar. After that date, but prior to the seminar, refunds will be made, but a $25.00 administrative fee will be charged. No refunds will be made after the starting date of the seminar. If you have any questions concerning this session, please contact KLETC at 620.694.1400 or by email. Thank you again for your willingness to participate.
We look forward to seeing you at KLETC!!