Basic Instructor (TCOLE# 1014)

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The Basic Instructor Course (BIC) offered by the Texas Department of Public Safety is an intensive, five-day training program designed for aspiring instructors seeking to develop their teaching skills and methodologies. The course meticulously covers a wide array of topics and combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises for a holistic learning experience.

• Introduction to Instructional Media: Learners will define instructional media, discuss its uses, list effective characteristics, identify basic aids and equipment, and demonstrate proper usage techniques. Misuses of instructional media and preparation of various types of instructional aids are also covered.
• Student Development: This segment focuses on preparing lesson plans that incorporate learning objectives and instructional aids, preparing students for teaching presentations.
• Student Teaching Exercises: A series of exercises where students select a topic, prepare a lesson plan, and present it within a specified time limit. They will use instructional aids and implement all five phases of instruction during the presentation. Students will also develop evaluations based on the lesson's learning objectives.

The 40-hour course is spread across five days, with each day dedicated to specific units. Day one introduces the course, teacher-student dynamics, domains of learning, factors affecting learning, phases of teaching, learning objectives, lesson planning, and methods of instruction. Day two involves a student exercise, a workshop, introduction to instructional media, and preparation for student teaching exercises. Days three and four are primarily dedicated to preparing for and conducting student teaching presentations. Day five concludes with further student teaching presentations.

• .25 hours - Open class
• .75 hours - Exercise 1 Self Introduction
• .5 hours - Unit 1: Course Overview
• .75 hours - Unit 2: Teacher Student
• .75 hours - Unit 3: Domains of Learning
• 1 hour - Unit 4: Factors Affecting Learning
• 1 hour - Lunch
• 1 hour - Unit 5: Phases of Teaching
• 1 hour - Unit 6: Learning Objectives
• 1 hour - Unit 7: Preparing a Lesson Plan
• 1 hour - Unit 8: Methods of Instruction
• 8 hours - 8 hours of instruction/9 hours of attendance

• .25 hours - Open class
• 2 hours - Student exercise Impromptu Speech
• 1 hours - My Train Bio workshop
• .75 hours - Unit 9: Testing and Evaluation
• 1 hour - Lunch
• 1 hour - Unit 10: Introduction to Instructional Media
• 3 hours - Preparation for Student Teaching Exercises
• 8 hours - 8 hours of instruction/9 hours of attendance

• .15 hours - Class open
• 3.75 hours - Preparation for Student Teaching Exercises
• 1 hour - Lunch
• 4 hours - Student teaching Presentations
• 8 hours - 8 hours of instruction/9 hours of attendance

• 4 hours - Preparation for Student Teaching Exercises
• 1 hour - Lunch
• 4 hours - Preparation for Student Teaching Exercises
• 8 hours - 8 hours of instruction/9 hours of attendance

• 4 hours - Student Teaching Presentations
• 1 hour - Lunch
• 4 hours - Student Teaching Presentations
• 8 hours - 8 hours of instruction/9 hours of attendance

This rigorous course ensures that by the end, students are equipped with the necessary skills to create and implement lesson plans effectively, use instructional media, and evaluate their teaching performance against set learning objectives. The Texas DPS Basic Instructor Course is an excellent platform for those keen on enhancing their instructional capabilities.

Prerequisites: To receive TCOLE instructor proficiency certificate you must have a TCOLE PID number and have two years’ experience as a peace officer, tele-communicator, or jailer; or a bachelor’s degree and two years of teaching experience; or a graduate degree.

Required Equipment: Laptop Computer, notepad, pen/pencil

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