The role distance learning has to play in offender education.
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Authors
Seelig, C.
Rate, L.
Keywords
Distance learning
Prisons
Adult education
Offenders
Digital and online tools
Literacy
Prisons
Adult education
Offenders
Digital and online tools
Literacy
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Issue Date
2014
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Article
Abstract
This article looks into the uses of digital and online tools in distance learning to improve literacy and numeracy of offenders in New Zealand prisons. Looking at the benefits and restrictions of digital education within the prison environment, this article discusses the solutions that Open Polytechnic, in partnership with the the New Zealand Government, has put in place to give prisoners further opportunity for rehabilitation, and ultimately prepare them for re-entry into society, the workforce or further study.
Citation
Seelig, C. & Rate, L. (2014). The role distance learning has to play in offender education. Journal of Learning for Development, 1(1). Retrieved from http://www.jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4d/article/view/20