期刊论文详细信息
Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Student Perceptions of Corrections: The Influence of Media and Correctional Facility Tours
Monica Solinas-Saunders1  Melissa J Stacer2  Lydia M Moll2 
[1] ;University of Southern Indiana;
关键词: prison tour;    media;    experiential learning;    student perceptions;    corrections;    cultivation theory;   
DOI  :  10.14434/josotl.v22i1.29129
来源: DOAJ
【 摘 要 】

Because correctional facilities are closed environments, perceptions are largely informed by the media. Tours of correctional facilities can be utilized to expose students to the reality of corrections. We explored the impact of media on students’ perceptions using Experiential Learning Theory and Cultivation Theory. Perceptions of inmates and corrections held by undergraduate students prior to correctional facility tours and how these perceptions compared to their actual experiences were examined utilizing survey data and reflective essays. Students pointed to the media as a major source of their information about corrections. While most students commented about the differences in what they observed and what they expected, a few students noted similarities. These findings indicate the important role the media plays in shaping student perceptions and how experiential learning opportunities can counteract stereotypes.

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