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The Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Student Perceptions of Corrections: The Influence of Media and Correctional Facility Tours
By: Melissa J Stacer, Lydia M Moll, Monica Solinas-Saunders
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.
Also in this issue
Student Perceptions of Corrections: The Influence of Media and Correctional Facility Tours
An Investigation of Comparative Hispanic Student Success in Calculus I at Four State of Florida Universities
Students’ Perception of the Classroom Environment: A Comparison between Innovative and Traditional Classrooms
“This Uncertain Space of Teaching:” How Design Studio Instructors Talk About Design Critiques Along with Themselves when Giving Critiques
Evaluating Research Self-Efficacy in Undergraduate Students: Experience Matters
Feedback as Open-Ended Conversation: Inviting Students to Co-Regulate and Metacognitively Reflect During Assessment