NCJ Number
35270
Journal
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL ON CRIMINAL LAW Volume: 2 Issue: 2 Dated: (SPRING 1976) Pages: 155-163
Date Published
1976
Length
9 pages
Annotation
THIS ARTICLE IDENTIFIES THE MAJOR PROBLEMS POSED TO EDUCATORS IN A CORRECTIONAL SETTING AND DESCRIBES THE BEST AVAILABLE MEANS OF OVERCOMING THEM.
Abstract
THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE A HIGHLY TRANSITORY AND DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION, LACK OF MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS UPON ENTRY INTO CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND FAILURE OF STUDENTS IN MAKING THE TRANSITION BACK TO SOCIETY. THE FIRST PROBLEM CAN BE OVERCOME THROUGH SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT, VARIABLE PROGRAMMING, INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION, AND PROGRAMMED LEARNING. IN ADDRESSING THE SECOND PROBLEM, THE AUTHOR REALIZES THAT 'LEARNING FOR LEARNING'S SAKE' IS SMALL MOTIVATION FOR MANY INMATES FOR WHOM LEARNING HAS PROVED TO BE A NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE. TO COUNTERRACT THIS, GOALS MUST BE SET LOW AND REWARDS HIGH. SOLVING THE FINAL PROBLEM INVOLVES AFTER-CARE EDUCATION IN A COMMUNITY SETTING.