POL6122 - Co-Created Project for Policing

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Conduct a thorough search of literature according to their chosen topic

Analyse and evaluate the findings of investigations and reviews relating to their chosen topic

Critically evaluate current and historical issues and debates relating to their chosen topic

Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of their chosen topic

Produce a balanced and cogent synthesis of relevant material

Be able to defend their approach through targeted questioning and feedback

Content:

This module will be formed in collaboration with students, utilising their knowledge and experience gained over the programme to inform their choices of a taught module based on contemporary issues in modern policing.

Their subject choice will include conducting academic research, with ethical consideration. It will include reviews of current literature to inform their thinking and provide a knowledge base for their critical thinking in relation to the issues in modern day policing. It will highlight the student knowledge, ability, and graduate expectations of a professional police officer.

The students will then present their work encouraging debate and discussion and be able to defend their approach using a cohesive and evidence-based argument, providing knowledge, gaps in knowledge, and suggestions for future directions.

Students will co-create the content in this module and inform teaching methods based on their preference for learning.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Students will take part in a 4-hour session each week, and teaching will be based on the gradual responsibility model (Fischer & Frey, 2021).
Each session will begin with class discussion and debate, based on material given in the previous week, to develop thinking, engagement and participation in ideas and evidence-based opinions.
There will be a ‘main teach’ which is intended as concept construction, followed by practical tasks and activities to consolidate learning, and initiate formative discussion for feedback, addressing misconceptions and learning, where students may be broken down into smaller groups.
Each session will end with a plenary reflection, and a feed forward into the next session.
Formative assessment in the forms of interactive polls, surveys, information padlets and knowledge checks will be utilised in every session to check the levels of understanding and engagement from students. This will add to the formative discussion and feedback from the practical tasks and activities.
Students will be provided with resources and instructions for their self-directed learning, to scaffold them through the module and build knowledge and ideas for their assignments.
In addition, students will have an extra session each week specifically oriented to the development of their academic skills in aspects of writing, presentation and communication for assessment.

Lectures
Hours: 20
Intended group size: 25-40

Small group teaching
Hours: 20
Intended group size: 20 (approx.)

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Practical Presentation: Students will complete a 20-minute group presentation in which they will present their chosen topic for discussion and debate.
Q&A: Students will then take part in a Q&A panel discussion, in relation to their chosen subject.
Re-sit requirements: for students who do not pass the module at their 1st attempt, the resit will normally be by individual presentation.

Other information
The module must be passed (minimum 40) as a requirement of the College of Policing and cannot be condoned for marginal failure

Assessment:

Fact File

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Level -
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -

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