Heron, P.J.;
Dalton, K.;
Shephard, G.E.;
Hutchins, S.;
Stewart, M.;
George, D.;
Reynolds, R.;
... Williams, J.A.; + view all
(2023)
Student perspectives on creating a positive classroom dynamic: science education in prison.
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Abstract
Detailed student perspectives on their involvement in prison education are limited in published literature, yet such contributions are invaluable to education practitioners wanting to create inclusive learning environments. This article focuses on the student experience of taking part in a science outreach programme teaching science in prison in England, which was designed to build confidence in students who face challenges in accessing education pathways. Here, former students share their experiences of the programme, as well as other education courses in prison, and offer guidance on best practices for those engaging in outreach or research with the prison population. In particular, their reflections highlight that by creating and maintaining an environment that is accessible, inclusive and relatable, students from all backgrounds are able to engage in course content, and overcome hidden barriers to accessing education. Furthermore, based on their lived experience, the students offer practical advice with regard to improving future access to education in prison. The aim of this article is to give a voice to students in prison about their education experience, highlighting which aspects of this outreach programme (and other education courses) were impactful for them.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Student perspectives on creating a positive classroom dynamic: science education in prison |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.14324/RFA.07.1.08 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.14324/RFA.07.1.08 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | © 2023, Philip J. Heron, Dalton, Kath, Grace E. Shephard, Sam Hutchins, Mhairi Stewart, Danielle George, Rosie Reynolds, Aisha Sharif, Amber Lewis and Jamie A. Williams. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence (CC BY) 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original authors and source are credited. |
| Keywords: | equity, diversity, inclusion, accessible, research, education, outreach, STEM, prison education |
| URI: | https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10175269 |
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