Del and Viv’s experiences with education in ‘Leave Taking’
I can compare Viv and Del's differing experiences with education - both formal and informal - in ‘Leave Taking’.
Del and Viv’s experiences with education in ‘Leave Taking’
I can compare Viv and Del's differing experiences with education - both formal and informal - in ‘Leave Taking’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Del's experiences with formal education were mainly negative.
- Del understands the value of formal education, hence her anger at Viv for skipping one of her A Level exams.
- Del finds a sense of peace and fulfilment via her informal education with Mai.
- Despite her academic success, Viv doesn't connect to her school curriculum.
- At the end of the play, Viv pursues Black Studies at uni, perhaps suggesting she will enjoy a more fulfilling education.
Keywords
Formal education - Teaching and learning that happens in institutions and follows a particular curriculum.
Informal education - The learning that occurs outside formal settings; a lifelong education in which you learn about yourself and the world.
Formative - An experience that has a profound (deep) and lasting influence on a person.
Dyslexia - A condition that affects the skills used to read fluently and accurately.
Identity - Who you are; the qualities that make you. Understanding, finding and accepting your identity can be a life’s work.
Common misconception
Del doesn't value formal education.
Del does see the value in formal education, but was turned away from it through a lack of support and understanding.
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: Del and Viv’s experiences with education in ‘Leave Taking’, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: Del and Viv’s experiences with education in ‘Leave Taking’, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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 sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
Del and Viv attend an obeah reading with Enid.
Del leaves the family home after a fight with Enid.
Enid gives Viv money for university; Viv isn't excited by university.
Del is angry with Viv for skipping an A Level exam.
Del learns that her father used to abuse her mother.
Del becomes an obeah woman; Viv goes to university.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
learning that occurs in institutions
the learning that occurs outside formal settings
an experience that has a profound and lasting influence