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Daniil Tsovas MEd School Presentation Malta 24/09/2012

The Secondary School (2 nd Junior High School & High School) in the Avlona Prison for Minors and Young Offenders - Attika, Greece. Daniil Tsovas MEd School Presentation Malta 24/09/2012. Education provided in the Avlona Prison for Minors and Young Offenders (A.P.M.Y.).

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Daniil Tsovas MEd School Presentation Malta 24/09/2012

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  1. The Secondary School (2nd Junior High School & High School) in the Avlona Prison for Minors and Young Offenders - Attika, Greece Daniil Tsovas MEd School Presentation Malta 24/09/2012

  2. Education provided in the Avlona Prison for Minors and Young Offenders (A.P.M.Y.) National Educational System • Primary School • Secondary School Junior High School High School Other educational Programs offered by other Institutions regarding vocational or other Studies

  3. Number of Juveniles that are enlisted in the A.P.M.Y. and school attendance in 2011-2012 From an average number of 350-380 juveniles imprisoned, they attendabout: • 60-70 The Primary School • 130-140 The Secondary School

  4. Inmates profile Immigrants about 65% (Albanians, Afghans, Iraqis, Algerians, Palestinians, Ukrainians, Turks etc) Age between 15-21 years old 30 students aged below 18 Lower social classes 1/3 violation of the drug legislation (Report 2011 - Office of the Children’s Advocate) http://www.synigoros.gr/resources/

  5. History of the School 1994 to 2000 Voluntary lessons offered by a group of teachers (eg. help students to participate in the National Exams) 2000 The School functions under the supervision of the Greek Ministry of Education

  6. 2003 The school is re-founded as: 2nd Junior High School & High School of Avlona The school’s curriculum provide all the subjects of the three Junior High School classes as well as the full High School programme (1st,2nd,3rd classes) 2004 The school is functioning as a full time institution and expands even more it’s extra-curricular activities

  7. JPA Secondary School Statistics

  8. Subjects offered according to the Greek National Curriculum (approx. 35 hours per week): • Greek language @ literature • Theology • Mathematics • Physics @ Chemistry • Biology • English • French • Physical Education • Music • Computer Science • Sociology • Art

  9. The need of cultural activities Our experience in implementation of educational approaches has shown that Prison Education should include a rich variety of cultural activities, therefore a lot of our energy is spent on them.From our school’s first steps, the need of several extra – curriculum projects was more than obvious.We realized that the students’ participation in these projects enabled them not only to adapt to the school’s environment and cooperate with each other, but also helped them in both, psychological and educational aspect.

  10. Several cultural activities take place every year. During the school year 2011-2012: 1. Greek Rhythms 2. Clay Creations 3. School Newspaper 4. Expressing Ourselves Through the Collage Creations 5. Techniques & Secrets of the Engraving 6. Innovative Constructions made by Straws 7. Travelling into the World of Coins 8. Writing by Looking into Myself

  11. Several cultural activities take place every year. During the school year 2011-2012: 6.Traditional dances. A bridge between Nations 7. Flying machines – History & Construction of an airplane. 8. Folklore 9. Painting on Fabrics

  12. Mosaic construction

  13. pottery

  14. Music – strings

  15. origamipaper folding art

  16. Dance

  17. Music – strings

  18. Environmental project Birdwatching – nest construction in collaboration with the Greek Ornithological Society

  19. first aid project

  20. Wall painting – prison yards project in collaboration with the Athens University School of Fine Arts

  21. Some school achievements Successful participation in exams (higher edu. - Technological Educational Institutes) Prize in an annual national contest organised by the Greek Mathematical Society Web site School newspaper Theatrical activities Communication with other schools Cooperation with Universities Sport activities

  22. Web Site http://gym-par-avlon. att.sch.gr

  23. The 9thissue Special award in the National school newspaper contest 2010 “ΤΑ ΝΕΑ” newspaper

  24. Theatrical activities The Theatrical Play that was written and performed by our students was awarded: • 1st special prize in the PanHellenic School Theater Contest, in the Educational Region of Attica. • 2nd prize in the PanHellenic School Theater Contest.

  25. Theater

  26. Theater

  27. Theater

  28. Educational Difficulties • Students from various cultural backgrounds (various cultures, levels, interests, language backgrounds etc) • Poor attendance of some students because of: • Drug use before imprisonment • Long term absence from school • Psychological instability before and after a trial • Low self – esteem • Low educational background & painful experience from school years • Disabilities / qualified for Special Education (dyslexia, disruption of attention etc) • Negative attitudes towards education • Conflicts between different ethnicity groups & bullying • Delinquent behaviour

  29. Some key principles used for encountering educational problems Individualized instruction: teacher gives consideration to the individual learner (objectives are individually adapted according to Ss interests, needs, level, cognitive learning style etc.) Remedial teaching. Extra hours offered to students according to their needs (groups are created throughout the school year) Interactive whiteboards in each class (several benefits: eg. learners absorb information more easily, attract their attention) Differentiated & structured activities are used in class to offer opportunities for learning Seek to achieve good relationships between students

  30. Extract from article in Newspaper written by a 20 year old student “From Casablanca to Athens. I can now speak and write Greek due to the school despite not being Greek. I was born in Casablanca, I grew up there, I went to school, I met people and acquired principles that I am not going to change for nothing. I am just wondering in this place if I am now living waiting for dying or I am dying for living. In this big question I haven’t found the answer yet. I miss my country a lot and I am craving for going back there but the obstacles are several....there are so many things that need to be explained and it is very difficult since I don’t know where to start. My life cannot be explained. I didn’t have time enough to enjoy my life and fulfill my dreams. Many hardships in my life appeared and I needed to immigrate...... I see my future destroyed and

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