Attention: Social Work, Counseling, and Human Services Students

Campus Podcast @ Metro State University · Jun 28, 2026 · 20m

Lesson Plan: Reality Period — Consequences of Confinement

Students will examine the real conditions of confinement and connect them to decision‑making. Using Reality Period, learners confront the truth of incarceration through structured reflection and guided discussion.

Learning Objectives (with examples)

1. Students will identify the daily restrictions of confinement. Example: Students list how eating, showering, and phone use are controlled by staff.

2. Students will explain how loss of autonomy impacts long‑term behavior. Example: Students describe how being locked in a cell for 12 hours…