Winsome Pinnock’s messages about education in ‘Leave Taking’
I can suggest why Winsome Pinnock wrote ‘Leave Taking’, and the ideas about education that she wants her audiences to reflect on.
Winsome Pinnock’s messages about education in ‘Leave Taking’
I can suggest why Winsome Pinnock wrote ‘Leave Taking’, and the ideas about education that she wants her audiences to reflect on.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The power of education is a central theme in ‘Leave Taking’.
- Pinnock examines the idea that there is a hierarchy of knowledge in the formal education system.
- Pinnock challenges her audiences to widen their view of what is valued in education.
- When writing an essay on ‘Leave Taking’, you should identify and explore Pinnock’s intentions.
Keywords
Eurocentric - When there is a focus on European culture or history, ignoring or excluding cultures and history from the wider world.
Informal education - The learning that occurs outside formal settings; a lifelong education in which you learn about yourself and the world.
Formal education - Teaching and learning that happens in institutions and follows a particular curriculum.
Hierarchy - A system in which items are ranked according to their rank or value.
Indoctrinate - When you make people believe something; a less formal synonym is to brainwash.
Common misconception
Pinnock doesn't value formal education.
Pinnock sees the very real power of formal education, but opens our eyes to how that power has been used for ill, and how it could be used for good.
Equipment
You need access to a copy of Winsome Pinnock's 'Leave Taking' published by Nick Hern Books.
Content guidance
- Contains strong language
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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