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ERIC Number: EJ1093913
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Apr
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
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Inmate Education as a Service Learning Opportunity for Students: Preparation, Benefits, and Lessons Learned
Meyer, Cheryl L.; Harned, Megan; Schaad, Amanda; Sunder, Katherine; Palmer, Judson; Tinch, Christy
Teaching of Psychology, v43 n2 p120-125 Apr 2016
There is mounting evidence that prison inmates benefit from educational opportunities but may not be offered to them. In addition, when they are offered, priority is given to prisoners who will be released in the near future, and those serving long-term or life sentences are less likely to have access to classes. A service learning opportunity was created where students taught a life span development class to women serving long-term sentences. This article provides a guide to setting up the class while avoiding obstacles along the way. It also outlines benefits to students, inmates, supervising faculty, and society. In order to teach, students must apply what they have learned, and the prison experience challenges them to consider their power and privilege.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ohio
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