Full Description
This is an invaluable guide for those involved in supporting policing students, including lecturers, tutors, trainers, mentors and coaches. It integrates quality research and practice to help anyone in these roles provide optimal support and guidance to their policing students. Shaping the next generation of policing officers and staff comes with a unique set of challenges, so chapters cover a myriad of useful subjects related to coaching models and theories and how to apply these in a policing context. Additionally, you will find insightful teaching tips, including effective feedback strategies and guidance on addressing challenging topics like domestic abuse and courtroom appearances. Accessibly written, this book can be explored from start to finish or used as a reference guide, and includes reflective exercises and real-life policing examples to help you apply theory to practice, creating an enriching learning experience for both you and your students.
Contents
Introduction Part 1: Introduction to coaching, mentoring and learning theory Part 1 Introduction Chapter 1 What is the difference between a mentor and a coach? Chapter 2 What makes a good coach? Chapter 3 Coaching models Chapter 4 What does learning theory say? Part 2: Helping develop students Part 2 Introduction Chapter 5 Leadership Chapter 6 Personalised learning Chapter 7 Conducting reviews and setting goals Chapter 8 Giving feedback Part 3: Police specifics Part 3 Introduction Chapter 9 Dealing with domestic abuse Chapter 10 Dealing with death Chapter 11 Going to court Chapter 12 The National Investigators Exam
