Progression pedagogy - My local area - Year 1

In a Year 1 unit focusing on local area knowledge and understanding of the UK, the teaching strategy is structured to enhance pupils' retention and comprehension. The pedagogical approach is based on a systematic framework known as 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it'. This method is carefully designed to build upon what students already know and to help them assimilate new information effectively and memorably.

The progression within this learning unit is thoughtfully laid out in stages, starting with 'Before the learning', where pupils reflect on their existing knowledge about the UK and their local area. 'During the learning' phase allows students to actively engage with new concepts and information. In the 'At the end of the learning' stage, the focus is on assessing the understanding gained during the lesson. Following this, 'After the learning' provides an opportunity for the consolidation of the newly acquired knowledge. The 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it' system ensures a structured progression that not only imparts information but also embeds it for long-term recall, as further explained in the 'Five stages of learning and remembering' resource from Focus Education.