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Published: 06 December 2024

What Makes an Efficient Adult Inmates’ Trainer?

Anagnou Evaggelos, Fragkoulis Iosif, Tzinavou Alexandra

Hellenic Open University, ASPETE

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10.31014/aior.1993.07.04.538

Pages: 214-227

Keywords: Corrective Education, Second Chance Schools in Prison, Adult Inmates’ Trainer

Abstract

Second Chance Schools operating under the strict framework of the prison are an innovative educational institution in the field of Adult Education and confirm the invaluable value of corrective education. The peculiarities of the prison area and the socially vulnerable group of trainees require the staffing of Second Chance Schools Prisons with adult trainers equipped with appropriate skills and abilities to meet their complex, demanding and expanded educational role. This article analyzes the profile of an effective adult trainer of incarcerated individuals through a case study in Greek Second Chance Schools in Prisons. Specifically, it explores the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes that an trainer must possess in order to be effective in their role. Semi-structured interviews (convenience sampling) were conducted with 13 trainers at two Greek Second Chance Schools operating within correctional facilities. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. As the research indicates, the essential knowledge required for trainers includes the principles of adult education, the principles of educating vulnerable social groups, and knowledge of intercultural education. Key skills identified include communication, the ability to perceive the needs of inmate learners, and the management of problems and conflicts. Trainers consider fundamental attitudes to be acceptance, respect, setting boundaries in the trainer-trainee relationship, and humor.

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