Writing Teachers in Adult Corrections settings

by Bill Heenan
(Albuquerque, NM)

-Motivating offenders to write
-Creating and advising inmate publications
-Getting offenders to share with other inmates (obtain/give
feedback) in order to improve their writing. Male offenders
in particular tend to keep their thoughts to themselves,
sharing only with the instructor.

Linda responds:

Thanks for suggesting this forum, Bill. We will see how many other want a forum devoted just to teaching writing in corrections institutions.

You might consider sharing your best/worst experience. (I believe the format allows to 5,000 words.)

The problem of getting students to give and receive feedback from peers is a problem in many teaching situations. The issue and solutions can be discussed in the writing processs forum.