COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the student to the teaching-learning process, phases of the teaching-learning process, factors affecting learning, preparing a lesson plan, and methods of instruction. The students will be taught how to develop and use instructional media to enhance their presentations. In addition, the fundamental techniques of developing testing and evaluation procedures will be presented. Each trainee must demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills required to effectively instruct a lesson during three teaching exercises which will be evaluated by two instructors.

TCOLE Rule 221.27:

To qualify for instructor proficiency certificate the applicant must meet all proficiency requirements, and must have:
(1) substantial experience in teaching or in the special field or subject area to be taught, to include:
(A) two years’ experience as a peace officer, telecommunicator, or jailer;
(B) a bachelor’s degree and two years of teaching experience; or
(C) a graduate degree

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	FURTHER INFO
August 24 – August 28, 2026	0800 – 1600	Fire Station 44 12820 TC Jester Blvd. Houston, TX	Class limited to 12 Students

FEE: No Cost

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