Challenges to STEM Education in Prison

What is it about?

This chapter is intended to help educators coming into a prison better understand the culture and dynamics of teaching in such a unique environment.

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Why is it important?

This chapter is written from the unique perspective of an individual who has been both an educator and an incarcerated person. Many educators who wish to teach in a prison have little understanding of the unique dynamics that will be encountered in this setting. The information in this chapter will help educators maximize their efficacy in teaching a group of people who desperately need quality and effective education.