POL6402 - Co-Created Project for Policing

Objectives:

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

1 - Conduct a thorough search of literature according to their chosen topic;
2 - Analyse and evaluate the findings of investigations and reviews relating to their chosen topic;
3 - Critically evaluate current and historical issues and debates relating to their chosen topic;
4 - Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of their chosen topic;
5 - Produce a balanced and cogent synthesis of relevant material; and,
6 - 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:

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.

Lectures
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: 25-40

Small Group Teaching
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: approximately 20

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.

Please note that the module must be passed (minimum 40) as a requirement of the College of Policing and cannot be condoned for marginal failure.

Assessment:

001 Group Presentation; 20 mins; End of sem 2 70%
002 Q&A; 10 mins; End of sem 2 30%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Donna Eastham
Level - 6
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6S2

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