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A comprehensive and innovative guide to teaching, learning and assessment in forensic science education and practitioner training
* Includes student exercises for mock crime scene and disaster scenarios
* Addresses innovative teaching methods including apps and e-gaming
* Discusses existing and proposed teaching methods
List of contents
List of Contributors xiii
Foreword xv
Dave Barclay
Acknowledgements xix
1 Forensic Science Education - The Past and the Present In and Out of the Classroom 1
John P. Cassella, Peter D. Maskell, and Anna Williams
Introduction 1
Conclusions and Implications for Teaching and Practice 16
References 16
Further Resources 18
2 Forensic Anthropology Teaching Practice 19
Anna Williams
Introduction 19
Practical Teaching Methods 20
Use Of Human Skeletal Material For Teaching Purposes 24
Alternatives to Human Skeletal Material 27
Teaching Forensic Anthropology Theory 29
Forensic Cases as Training 29
Assessment Methods 30
Post-Mortem Examinations 32
Conclusions 35
References 36
Further Resources 38
3 Considerations in Using a Crime Scene House Facility for Teaching and Learning 39
David Rogers
References 44
4 Taphonomy Facilities as Teaching Aids 45
Peter Cross and Anna Williams
Introduction 45
History of Taphonomic Research in Forensic Science 45
Taphonomy Research Facilities 47
Teaching Forensic Taphonomy 48
Establishment of a Taphonomy Facility for Teaching and Research 50
The Future of Taphonomy Facilities 52
Conclusions 52
References 52
5 Forensic Fire Investigation 57
Richard D. Price
Introduction 57
Fire and Explosion Investigation Module 58
Fire Scene Simulation 60
Conclusions 69
Future Developments 69
Recommended Resources 70
References 70
Further Reading 71
6 Digital Forensics Education 73
Christopher Hargreaves
Introduction 73
Challenges in Digital Forensics Education 76
Other Discussions in Digital Forensics Education 82
Summary 84
References 85
7 A Strategy for Teaching Forensic Investigation with Limited Resources 87
Janice Kennedy
Introduction 87
Historical Background 87
Methodology 90
Results 94
Analysis 96
Conclusions 97
Acknowledgements 97
Appendix 7.A: Budget Information for Forensic Investigation Scenario 98
Appendix 7.B: Information on Testing Available for Forensic Investigation
Scenario 99
Appendix 7.C: Suggested Schedule for Delivery of This Style of Module 100
References 101
8 Improving the PhD Through Provision of Skills Training for Postgraduate Researchers 103
Benjamin J. Jones
Introduction 103
Study of Student Perception of Training Needs 105
Training Course Attendance and Usefulness 106
Training Course Delivery 109
Conclusions 113
References 115
9 Educational Forensic E-gaming as Effective Learning Environments for Higher Education Students 119
Jamie K. Pringle, Luke Bracegirdle, and Jackie A. Potter
Introduction 119
Background 120
Methodology 122
Results 126
Discussion 131
Conclusions 133
Acknowledgements 133
Glossary 133
References 134
Further Resources 136
10 Virtual Anatomy Teaching Aids 137
Kris Thomson and Anna Williams
Introduction 137
Virtual Anatomy in Healthcare Education 137
Forensic and Virtual Autopsy Imaging 140
Advanced Clinical and Procedural Training 141
Conclusions 143
References 145
11 On
About the author
Anna Williams School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK
John Paul Cassella Department of Forensic Science and Crime Science, Staffordshire University, UK
Peter D. Maskell School of Science, Engineering and Technology, Abertay University, UK
Summary
A comprehensive and innovative guide to teaching, learning and assessment in forensic science education and practitioner training
* Includes student exercises for mock crime scene and disaster scenarios
* Addresses innovative teaching methods including apps and e-gaming
* Discusses existing and proposed teaching methods
