Publication:

The impact of ESB oral communication courses in in HM Prisons - an independent evaluation. (2006)

Author(s): Moseley D, Clark J, Baumfield V, Hall E, Hall I, Miller J, Blench G, Gregson M, Spedding T

    Abstract: This report examines how educators and psychologists seek to foster positive thinking, learning and behaviour change in prisons. Part A focuses on the English Speaking Board’s oral communication courses,looking at evidence from observations,interviews and feedback, and at participants’ reoffending rates. Part B is a complementary account of desk-based research focusing on cognitive skill development programmes. The authors argue that prisons should be designed as ‘thinking environments’, and that oral and thinking skills interventions should continue in the community after prisoners’ release.

    Notes: The report will be of value to policy-makers,managers, teachers and researchers. ISBN: 1845723864

      • Date: 2006
      • Series Title: LSRC Research Report
      • Pages: 164
      • Institution: Learning and Skills Development Agency
      • Publication type: Report
      • Bibliographic status: Published

      Keywords: Prisons, Oral Communication, Thinking Skills.

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      Jill Clark
      Senior Research Associate and Business Development Director for the Research Centre for Learning and Teaching