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Language in Nigerian Correctional Education: Incarcerated Persons Speak
Ijeoma B Uche1, Okala A Uche1, Agatha U Nzewuji2
1Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (2019)
|March 9, 2024
Summary
Instructor language significantly impacts learning in Nigerian correctional education. Clear communication is vital for effective rehabilitation and educational success for incarcerated individuals.
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Criminology
- Education
Background:
- Language is crucial for human interaction and rehabilitation within correctional settings.
- Nigerian correctional centers house diverse populations with varied linguistic backgrounds.
- A gap exists in understanding instructor language practices and inmate participation in correctional education.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate language use in Nigerian correctional education.
- Focus on convicted incarcerated individuals' perspectives and experiences.
- Analyze the dynamics of language in the correctional education system.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 convicted incarcerated individuals.
- Thematically analyzed data on language forms, impact on learning, and linguistic barriers.
- Focused on participants actively engaged in correctional education programs.
Main Results:
- Identified formal, technical, and everyday language as prevalent in correctional centers.
- Formal and technical language can hinder learning if not used appropriately.
- Instructor's language choice critically influences the incarcerated individual's educational experience.
Conclusions:
- Correctional educators must use clear and accessible language.
- Understanding language's role can enhance rehabilitation and inform social work curricula.
- Effective communication is key to successful correctional education outcomes.
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