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How do you get people from different institutions to learn together? Reflections on a UK prison

Daskalou, M. and Bowles, P. (2017) How do you get people from different institutions to learn together? Reflections on a UK prison. Invited Presentation presented to: American Society of Criminology 73rd Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, 15-18 November 2017.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Invited Presentation)
Abstract: It is always daunting, when as academics, we have to design a new programme; this becomes even more challenging when designing higher education classes for a prison. Recently, blended learning and the inclusion of technology, have become essential in the learning process. Therefore, going inside required a different kind of planning. This paper is based on a pilot project which collected information about the entire process; from the wider conceptual questions of what to teach, to more routine issues around the delivery and including an evaluation of the pilot from the learners. The pilot was intended as an introduction of the educational processes that would be necessary for developing a module for the upcoming academic year. In that spirit the pilot observed and tested a number of the procedures that will be followed in the module subsequently; including the selection process as well as the introduction of the participants and the introduction of the location. Most importantly the pilot provided a set of data that contains the reflections of two groups: teachers and learners. This was invaluable when considering three factors: location, population and interactions. The main principles reflected by the learners were respect, equality and diversity.
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV8875 Education in prisons
Creators: Daskalou, Manos and Bowles, Paula
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies
Date: 18 November 2017
Date Type: Publication
Event Title: American Society of Criminology 73rd Annual Meeting
Event Dates: 15-18 November 2017
Event Location: Philadelphia
Event Type: Conference
Language: English
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: No
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URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/10265

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