Individualized Group Instruction.
Most academic courses in prisons are taught in multi-level and multi-course classrooms. Since prisons often restrict movement and schedules, it is very difficult to get a homogeneous group of students together to study the same topic and level. This style of adult education is common in community programs as well, and it referred to as Individualized Group Instruction. Depending on students' previous education, how long they are anticipating to attend school, and future goals, students and instructors work together to choose which course(s) best suites their needs.
While working on courses is often an individual endeavour, most instructors bring the students into group activities or discussions throughout the day. This exemplifies my belief that education is a social activity, and that some of the best learning is accomplished when working with others.
For adults, academic courses are generally split into the following categories:
While working on courses is often an individual endeavour, most instructors bring the students into group activities or discussions throughout the day. This exemplifies my belief that education is a social activity, and that some of the best learning is accomplished when working with others.
For adults, academic courses are generally split into the following categories:
- Literacy/Numeracy - grade levels below 4
- Adult Basic Education - grade levels 4-9
- GED Preparation
- Academic Upgrading - grade levels 10-12