Arrangement of learning process in prison- department of Tallinn Adult Gymnasium. Introduced by Anna Lipintsova

The wider goals of prison education: To ensure inmate with sufficient knowledge, skills and ethical values Resocialization The reduce of possibility of criminal recidivism The defence of society

Specific objectives of prison education Creation of preconditions for lifelong learning Development of study skills Getting of academic knowledge Getting of social skills Self- sensing

A brief review of the school history Up to Tallinn Vocational School nr. 5 (state school). After accepting the document named “ Educational Arrangement in Prison. Developmental plan for ” in Estonia, which foresaw transferring teaching of inmates under the coordintion of regional educational institutions, Tallinn Adult Gymnasium started to provide for teaching in Tallinn Prison. Since 2011 Tallinn Adult Gymnasium is arranging general education also in Harku Prison.

The organization of learning process School has six classrooms, including computer lab and music class. Prison department employs annually about 18 teachers. Teaching takes place in both Estonian and Russian languages. Teaching is based on the state curriculum for basic and secondary schools. Due to a small number of students teaching takes place in united classes.

The classification of students of the prison-department of TG and the resulting forms of learning 1. Inmates who do not have significant learning or behavioral problems Regular teaching by state curriculum (RÕK)

The classification of students of the prison-department of TG and the resulting forms of learning 2. Inmates whis special needs: severe learning difficulties, dyslexia, primary education, “zero” level (can´t read and write) Individual curriculum

The classification of students of the prison-department of TG and the resulting forms of learning 3. Inmates who can not attend school for various reasons: prison ban, for health reasons etc, however, they have a desire to learn Distance learning

The classification of students of the prison-department of TG and the resulting forms of learning 4. Inmates who wish to study only a few subjects Single subject study

Learning activities exemplified by: Dramas ( M. Gorki “ The Lower Depths”, national epic “Kalevipoeg”) played by students. Guest lectures in lessons. Open lessons. The use of IT resources in lessons. Individual approach to learner`s needs (piano teaching, language consultancy etc).

Outward activities TG has been the initiator of education-related activities. Seminars: “Difference of the nature of prison work” “Team development seminar for prison workers” “ How a person learns” Development seminar of prison education “ Working with difficult clients (students)” Cooperative seminar “Education in prison” Cooperative seminar for prison teachers “Motivative communication”.

Outward activities Since 2009 Tallinn Upper Secondary School for Adults participates in the project of prison education „Effective Induction for Prison Teachers“. TG implements the Internet environment for prison teachers in VIKO. Cooperate partner in international project of dyslexia among adult students “Breaking Barriers” ( ).

Changes in the numbers of students

Graduated from Prison Department of TG (percentage)

Our Future It is planned on: Arrange teaching through videoconferences for those who can not attend school for various reasons (the prohibition of prison, for health reasons etc) but they have a desire to learn. Identify students with reading and writing difficulties at the beginning of the school year. Arrange educational support for students with learning difficulties. Upgrade the technological learning environment in the prison department of TG. Continue constructive team-work with Tallinn Prison.