Progression pedagogy - South America - Year 5

The 'Link It, Learn It, Check It, Show It, Know It' pedagogical framework is a structured approach to teaching and learning, designed to help Year 5 pupils engage with and retain information about South America's main features. This progression pedagogy ensures that students make connections with prior knowledge, actively learn new content, assess their understanding, demonstrate what they have learned, and ultimately solidify their knowledge for long-term retention.

At the outset, 'Before the learning', teachers encourage students to 'Link It' by connecting new information about South America to what they already know, setting the stage for more effective learning. 'During the learning', the 'Learn It' phase involves direct instruction and engagement with the continent's geographical, cultural, and political features. 'Check It' allows for immediate assessment and feedback, ensuring students understand the material as they progress. 'At the end of the learning', students 'Show It' by demonstrating their knowledge through presentations, discussions, or written work. Finally, 'After the learning', the 'Know It' stage is where students revisit and review the content to 'Make it Stick', reinforcing their learning and aiding memory retention. This systematic approach, provided by Focus Education (UK) Ltd, is crafted to maximise pupils' opportunities to know and remember more about South America.