Progression pedagogy - Climate Change - Year 6

Climate change is an essential topic in Year 6 education, as it is a critical global issue that affects every aspect of our environment and daily lives. The curriculum is designed to ensure that pupils not only learn about climate change but also remember and understand its implications. This is achieved through a structured learning approach known as 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it'. This progression pedagogy helps students make connections with prior knowledge, engage with new information, assess their understanding, demonstrate their learning, and retain key facts and concepts for the long term.

The unit on climate change follows a clear progression, which is laid out to enhance learning retention. Before the learning begins, students are encouraged to link new concepts with what they already know. During the learning phase, they engage with the material in an interactive and informative manner. At the end of the learning process, students check their understanding, allowing them to identify areas where they may need further clarification. They then have the opportunity to show what they have learned, reinforcing their knowledge. After the learning, activities are designed to ensure that the information sticks, promoting long-term retention. This structured approach, detailed in the 'Five stages of learning and remembering' document provided by Focus Education, is central to the educational philosophy of nurturing informed, conscious, and proactive individuals who can contribute to addressing the challenges posed by climate change.