“Make Europe a reality. This is the motto of the European Commission, as set out in the Lisbon strategy, and followed by the European Agency for Education and Training in France, in its transnational programs.
The GRETA Nantes BTP (France), the E.P.E.A (Malta) and the non-profit making organization, the APRES (Belgium) have decided to engage together and thus to contribute, through the European mobility scheme, to the notion of Euro-citizenship.
The educational partnership Grundtvig (“It’s always the right moment to learn”), which began in September 2008, has enabled us to encounter other European citizens, professionals in the field of training and the professional reinsertion of prisoners. These exchanges enabled each participant to observe the practices of others and to share points of view and experience. Trainers, heads of training structures and the administrative personnel of these three structures were thus able to discover alternative ways of working in this field, and thus to reflect on their own practices and the means at their disposal.
The site visits, interventions from professionals, and the informal exchanges between participants, permitted each to contribute to the notion of European citizenship.
For those who would like to read more about this project please see the attached document.
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April 22, 2011
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Training Teachers and Instructors to Teach in Prisons/Detention Centres – 19th to23rd September 2011
April 6, 2011
Objectives of the Course
Given that 1) prisoners/detainees are not a homogenous group of people 2) the social, economic and cultural baggage they bring with them to prison/detention centres may be widely different 3) life for prisoners/detainees becomes very complex once inside and for a large proportion it is so prior to conviction/detention 4) a prison/detention centre regime is rigid, complicated, at times uncomplimentary to education, strictly enforced and therefore unaccommodating 5)prisoners/detainees are adults or on the threshold of adulthood, sometimes including children as well and 6)for most of them their experience of school was negative the course aims to prepare teachers to teach in such institutions it is clear that teachers and educational officers working with such a group need specific training and preparation to work within such difficult environments.The course aims at providing/sharing such knowledge and understanding of what it means to work and educate in detention centres and correctional facilities.
Methodology
The methodology involves the use of a training manual developed during a Grundtvig project specifically for this purpose of training teachers to work in prisons and detention centres. The methodology will involve a number of lectures by experts in their fields of research, visits to training centres including Corradino Correctional Facility and the Marsa Open Centre, dialogue and discussions, as well as a sharing of different experiences from the participating countries.
Preparation for the Course
Potential applicants are expected to be familiar and to prepare a presentation on the educational processes taking place in their country with regard either to education in prison or education in detention centres for illegal immigrants.
Follow-up
A network of people working in this field will be formed once the course is over. The idea is that participants will be able to share and support one another, as well as plan and apply for funds for projects in this area. Members will be encouraged to join the EPEA in order to continue their professional self development within a European Context.
Programme
DAY ONE
Education, Human Rights, and Lifelong Learning Competencies
Welcome.
Outline of the Programme
Official Opening of the Training Seminar
A Training Programme for Qualified Teachers to Teach in Prisons Research on Education in Europe (TTIP)
The European Prison Education Association (EPEA)
Education, Human Rights and the Lifelong Learning Key Competences.
A Glimpse at the European Situation – Contributions from the Participants
Asylum Seekers: A Profile.
DAY TWO
The Detainees
The Prisoner: A Profile
A)Worldwide analysis of the treatment of offenders I
B)The personality of the offenders.
Cultural visit of the Maltese islands.
DAY THREE
The Role of Education Leaders in Detention Centres
A Glimpse at the European Situation – Contributions from the participants
Parole and Education.
A Glimpse at the European Situation – Contributions from the Participants
Worldwide analysis of the treatment of offenders II.
DAY FOUR
Education in Practice: The Context
Departure from Hotel
Detention Centre/Open Centre
Visit to Corradino Correctional Facility
Visit to YOURS
DAY FIVE
Education Methodologies
Connection between the need-system and the education of prisoners.
Teaching Adults in Prison
Education provision at Corradino Correctional Facility.
Problems and Issues in Teaching in Prisons/Detention Centres
Sharing and discussing: Problems and Issues
Evaluation
Presentation of Certificates
Official Closure
Lecturers
Dr. Anthony Vella President EPEA – Malta Branch (Methodologist)
Dr. Joseph Giordmaina, coordinator: The Programme for Education in Prisons University of Malta. (Researcher – Educ in Prisons)
Prof Peter Ruzsonyi (Police Academy University, Hungary. Researcher – comparative analysis
Mr. Joseph Vella Coordinator of Education in Malta’s prison.
Ms Joyce Damato (Expert – Parole Systems, Policy Development Officer, Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs)
Dr. Kevin Sammut Henwood (Forensic Psychologist)
Dr. Kristina Zammit (Expert – Immigrant detention centres)
Fees
Fee in € for accommodation and all meals: Euro 850
COURSE FEE: Euro 400
For more info see: http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/index.cfm?fuseaction=DisplayCourse&cid=28549
