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Stephen Akpabio-Klementowski tells the story of how he changed his life through education.
Vocabulary
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to conjure up (something)
to imagine something
Listening
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1.
What has Stephen done in his life?
He has been a prisoner, PhD candidate, drug dealer and a father.
2.
Who does he work with?
He works with prisoners.
3.
Why was growing up hard for him?
Because his father died in a car crash.
4.
Why was he sent to prison? For how long?
He was sentenced to 16 years in prison for dealing drugs.
5.
What was his highest qualification before he went to prison?
He had no qualifications.
6.
When did he have to study? Why?
He had to study on the toilet at night because he had to work in the kitchen during the day.
7.
Why did he continue studying even though other people thought it was a waste of time?
Because he loved learning.
8.
What percentage of prisoners have no qualifications?
Almost 50%.
9.
What does research show about educating prisoners?
It shows that it reduces the chances of them committing another crime because they have different choices available.
10.
What does Stephen want everyone to remember?
He wants everyone to know that people can learn and change your life.
Discussion Questions
Discuss the questions with your classmates or teacher.
What have you achieved in your life so far?
What would you like to achieve in the future?
Do you like learning?
Would you like to go back to university?
If you could go back to university, would you do the same course?
Do you know anyone with a Masters degree or PhD?
What does "There is treasure within each and every one of us" mean?
What do you think of the prison system in your country?
What should the main goal of prisons be? Reform or punishment or something else?
What would you miss the most if you were in prison?
