E-Learning and In-Service Training: An Exploration of the Beliefs and Practices of Trainers and Trainees in the Turkish National Police

This targeted research study, carried out by an officer of the Turkish National Police (TNP), investigated the perceptions and beliefs of TNP trainers and trainees towards the potential adoption and implementation of e-learning technology for in-service police training. Utilizing diffusion and innovation theory (DOI) (Rogers, 1995) and the conceptual technology integration process model (CTIM) (Nicolle, 2005), two different surveys were administered; one to the trainers and one to the trainees. The factor analyses revealed three shared trainer and trainee perceptions: A positive perception towards e-learning, personally and for the TNP; a belief in the importance of administrative support for e-learning integration; and the belief in importance of appropriate resources to facilitate integration and maintain implementation. Three major recommendations were made for the TNP. First, the research findings could be used as a road map by the TNP Education Department to provide a more flexible system to disseminate in-service training information. The second is to establish two-way channels of communication between the administration and the TNP personnel to efficiently operationalize the adoption and integration of e-learning technology. The third is the administrative provision of necessary hardware, software, and technical support.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2007

Author dc:creator

• Zengin, Selcuk

Contributors dc:contributor

• O'Connor, Brian Clark
• Hastings, Samantha Kelly
• Loper, D. Kall

• e-learning
• in-service training
• technology adoption
• integration
• police organization
• user perception
• Police -- In-service training -- Turkey.
• Criminology -- Turkey -- Computer-assisted instruction.

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Zengin, Selcuk
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 192095179
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3895/
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