Basic Instructor Course TCOLE#1014

Service Description

The Basic Instructor Certification program endeavors to equip individuals with primary principles of instruction, thereby enhancing the caliber of professional law enforcement training. The course covers various aspects of the teaching-learning process, including the different phases, factors influencing learning, needs assessment, task analysis, developing learning objectives, preparing lesson plans, and methods of instruction. Participants will also learn how to supplement their presentations by developing and integrating instructional media. The course will additionally cover essential techniques for designing testing and evaluation procedures. To exhibit their proficiency, each trainee will conduct two teaching exercises, which will undergo evaluation by two instructors. Course Overview The teaching- learning process The domains of learning Factors affecting learning Phases of the teaching-learning process Learning objectives Preparing a lesson plan Methods of instruction Testing and evaluation Introduction to instructional media Student development Teaching exercises Lieutenant Michael De Leon has a distinguished career spanning over 17 years as a Texas Peace Officer, fulfilling roles as law enforcement professional in both a municipality and as a Deputy Constable. Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement, he has pursued various certifications, including those as a certified Mental Health Officer, Crisis/Hostage Negotiator, and Civil Process Proficiency holder. Lt. De Leon holds an Associate degree in Criminal Justice and possesses an array of significant certifications, such as Master Peace Officer proficiency, Advanced Instructor, and De-Escalation Instructor qualifications. His leadership acumen is honed through accredited programs like the Texas Police Chiefs Association Developing Leaders, the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy program, and LEMIT’s Texas Constable Leadership College. With a passion for community involvement and a dedication to shaping future law enforcement instructors, Lt. De Leon exemplifies a commitment to excellence in his field. Prerequisite: To obtain your TCOLE Certificate you must have two years’ experience as a peace officer, telecommunicator, or jailer; or a bachelor’s degree and two years of teaching experience; or a graduate degree.