HIGHER EDUCATION IN HIGH SECURITY: MEANINGFUL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES IN THE ABSENCE OF LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES

Nichols, Helen

Abstract

This paper introduces the reader to a course taught at a High Security prison in the UK to a combined group of serving prisoners and university students. Within this paper, the implications of the absence of technology in the prison classroom are considered, with particular attention being paid to how this absence can be beneficial for learning experiences. By examining the collaborative nature of learning in this environment, the paper argues that although learning technologies are important to diversify learning experiences, the value of human interaction facilitates the emergence of positive behaviours of desistance; particularly in relation to desisting from stereotyping others.

Citation

Nichols, H. (2018). HIGHER EDUCATION IN HIGH SECURITY: MEANINGFUL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES IN THE ABSENCE OF LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES. Advancing Corrections Journal, 70-80

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 13, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Nov 15, 2018
• Publication Date: Nov 15, 2018
• Deposit Date: Aug 9, 2022
• Journal: Advancing Corrections Journal
• Print ISSN: 2517-9233
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 70-80
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4050890
• Publisher URL: https://icpa.org/resources/advancing-corrections-journal.html