Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Justice Studies

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Workshop

Module Offerings

5204PSDA-APR-MTP

5204PSDA-JAN-MTP

5204PSDA-SEP-MTP

5204PSDA-SEP_NS-MTP

Aims

To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of research methodologies and approaches, demonstrating effective referencing, applied to a range of theories and practices, associated with communication. Culminating in the delivery of an appropriate and effective presentation to an audience. DAs will explore the team-building skills, based upon the objective analysis of models, currently being deployed within the police service. Evaluating team dynamics, and examining why inter-personal conflict can occur within a team.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Appraise the strengths and weaknesses of different research methodologies and approaches to planning research activity. Apply quantitative and qualitative research techniques, including the codification and interpretation of data, when researching and evaluating relevant research publications.
2.
Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing and presentation, in accordance with ethical protocols, and exhibit effective referencing skills.
3.
Discuss a diverse range of theories and practices associated with communication. Recognise and utilise appropriate non-verbal communication skills in professional contexts.
4.
Compare and contrast the different potential approaches to conducting an operational briefing in a professional context. Apply one of these approaches and deliver an effective presentation to an audience.
5.
Analyse and Evaluate theories and models of team building, team dynamics and conflict resolution which are currently used within the police for individuals and teams. Explore strategies to enhance individual and team performance. Develop team building skills based on findings.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Planning research activities. Proficiency in academic writing. Referencing and bibliography styles. Quantitative and qualitative data. The social psychology of communication. Communication Models. Non-verbal Communication. Effective communication. Operational communication. Team-working and models currently employed within the police service. Team dynamics.
Module Overview:
This module will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of research methodologies and approaches, demonstrating effective referencing and applied to a range of theories and practices, associated with communication. You will explore the team-building skills, based upon the objective analysis of models, currently being deployed within the police service.
Additional Information:
Lectures and other activities will provide the students with information to then enable them to practically apply the knowledge acquired, within the tasks and experiences incorporated into the workshops. Discussions and activities such as Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of research methodologies and approaches. Or evaluating team dynamics, and examining why inter-personal conflict can occur within a team.

The following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours will be demonstrated during this module:

Knowledge:
  • The ethics and values of professional policing, including: duty of care, service delivery, employment practice, efficiency, effectiveness and value for money, Code of Ethics, professional standards, and equality, diversity and human rights.
  • Key cross-cutting and inter-dependent areas of policing, including: roles and responsibilities, criminal justice, counter terrorism, vulnerability (including public protection and mental health) and risk.
  • Applicable aspects of Authorised Professional Practice (the official source of policing professional practice), legal and organisational requirements relating to the operational policing context (response, community, intelligence, investigation and roads/transport).
  • Systematically gather, submit and share information and intelligence to further policing-related outcomes
  • Social behaviour and society, including their origins, development, organisation, networks and institutions and how this relates to policing across diverse and increasingly complex communities.
  • The causes, mitigations and prevention of crime and how this knowledge and understanding can influence and be applied to accountable decision-making in all operational policing environments. 
  • In-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise relevant to organisational/local needs, including the following operational policing contexts: response, community, intelligence, investigation and roads/transport.
  • Different approaches to systematic evidence-based preventative policing, including how to critically analyse, interpret, implement, share and evaluate findings to problem solve and further positive outcomes. These may relate to internal organisational practice or external social or criminal factors.

Skills:
  • Apply Authorised Professional Practice and any local policy applicable to the operational policing context.
  • Communicate effectively, in accordance with the varied needs of differing situations, individuals, groups and communities. Use own communication skills to manage planned and uncertain situations, and to persuade / lead others as needed.
  • Gather, handle and accurately analyse information and intelligence from a variety of sources to support law enforcement and to maximise policing effectiveness.
  • Manage effective and ethical searches for evidence and information in differing environments. Take responsibility for courses of action required to follow-up on findings (within remit of own role) to maintain the peace and uphold the law.
  • Assess risk and threats across increasingly complex policing contexts, to take decisions and evaluate initiatives and their outcomes, including the impact of differing actions and methods, in accordance with the policing national decision- making model and evidence-based principles. Take account of the best available evidence from a wide array of sources, including research & analysis, when making decisions. Apply justified discretion when appropriate and it is in the public interest to do so.
  • Proactively introduce new ways of working and innovation to police work where appropriate and possible, and apply critical thinking across policing activities within own area of responsibility.
  • Plan, apply and evaluate different policing approaches alongside partner organisations or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to address identified, often complex, issues, concerns and situations to reduce and prevent crime in communities. Provide supportive leadership to community groups, making informed decisions that encourage the delivery of localised strategies.

Behaviours:
  • Taking accountability - Being accountable and taking ownership for own role and responsibilities, whilst being effective and willing to take appropriate, justifiable risks.
  • Professional integrity - Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and trustworthiness, making sure that values, moral codes and ethical standards are always upheld, including challenging others where appropriate.
  • Curious and innovative - Have an inquisitive and outward-looking nature, searching for new information to understand alternative sources of best practice and implement creative working methods. Committed to reflecting on how own role is undertaken, learning from success and mistakes, to continuously review and adapt approach.
  • Collaborative - Work effectively with colleagues and external partners, sharing skills, knowledge and insights as appropriate to lead to the best possible results.
  • Supportive & inspirational leading - Role model the police service’s values in day-to-day activities, providing inspiration and clarity to colleagues and stakeholders. Consider how the wider organisation and others are impacted, and help others to deliver their objectives effectively.

All assessed components on this module must be successfully passed for credit to be released. 

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