Problems and Obstacles in Teaching and Learning of Police Tactical Training in Bachelor of Public Administration Program in Police Science, Updated Course 2018, Royal Police Cadet Academy

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) study the problems and obstacles in managing the teaching and learning of Police Tactic Training 1–4 courses to meet the learning standards of the Bachelor of Public Administration Program in Police Science curriculum, updated course 2018, Royal Police Cadet Academy); 2) study the approaches to manage the teaching and learning of Police Tactic Training 1–4 courses to meet the learning standards; 3) propose guidelines for managing the teaching and learning of Police Tactic Training 1–4 courses to meet the learning standards.
The key informants used for in-depth interviews were a total of 16 individuals, including 2 Royal Police Cadet Academy administrators, two curriculum coordinators, four police cadets, two instructors for Police Tactic Training 1–4courses, two members of the learning outcome assessment committee, two educationalquality assurance officers, and two graduates’ employers. The research tools included in-depth interview questionnaires, content analysis, and data analysis techniques.

The research findings revealed the following problems: curriculum, teaching methods, assessment and evaluation, management, and operational issues in achieving successful outcomes. The problems related to the administrators or personnel involved in police training included issues regarding personnel and management of the administrators. The guidelines for managing the teaching and learning of the Police Tactic Training course included the management activities of administrators and personnel involved in training, collaboration between academic and training departments, and the practical application of police training considering legal principles.