Progression pedagogy - Fairtrade - Year 5

The concept of 'Fairtrade' is an important topic introduced to Year 5 students, aiming to instill an understanding of ethical consumption and global fairness in trade practices. Fairtrade is a movement that ensures that producers and workers in developing countries receive a fair price for their goods and labour, along with better working conditions. The significance of Fairtrade is emphasized to encourage students to consider the impact of their choices on global communities and to foster a sense of global citizenship and responsibility.

The progression pedagogy within this unit is structured to ensure a deep and lasting understanding of Fairtrade. It follows a systematic approach that includes five stages: 'link it', 'learn it', 'check it', 'show it', and 'know it'. This method is designed to build upon the students' prior knowledge, actively engage them in the learning process, assess their understanding, and reinforce the information to aid retention. At the beginning of the unit, students make connections to what they already know about trade and ethical practices. During the learning phase, they explore the principles of Fairtrade in more detail. At the end of the learning, their comprehension is evaluated, and finally, after the learning, students are encouraged to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, ensuring that the concepts of Fairtrade truly 'stick' with them.