Friday, February 16, 2024
12:00 PM–12:50 PM CST
- PMD: 2,5
- Cost: Included in Registration
- Skill Level: Introduction
Learner Objectives
This session will help participants…
- identify common motivators for reading and writing in juvenile justice facilities;
- identify common barriers that hinder reading and writing in juvenile justice facilities; and
- collaborate with practitioners to reduce barriers and encourage reading and writing.
Description
Incarcerated students were interviewed about what factors encourage or hinder their learning in ELA. Discussion focuses on motivating reading and writing and reducing learning barriers in juvenile justice facilities.
Presenter(s)
Kimberly C. Simpson, Georgia State University
MaKiera Broen, Georgia State University
Kris Varjas, Georgia State University
Contributor(s)
Stephanie L. Slaven-Ruffing