Progression pedagogy - Famous People from Manchester - Year 1

The educational approach for teaching Year 1 students about famous individuals from Manchester and the UK is structured around a progressive learning unit designed to enhance knowledge retention. This unit employs a systematic method titled 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it' which is aimed at ensuring pupils not only acquire information but also remember it effectively. The framework is part of the 'Five stages of learning and remembering' which can be found on the Focus Learning Challenge website, provided by Focus Education (UK) Ltd.

The progression within this learning unit starts 'before the learning', where students are introduced to the topic and the context is set. 'During the learning', the focus is on engaging with the content and understanding the significance of the famous people from Manchester and the UK. 'At the end of the learning', students have the opportunity to consolidate what they have learned and self-assess their understanding. Finally, 'after the learning', activities are designed to ensure that the knowledge sticks and can be recalled and applied in the future. The 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it' stages facilitate a comprehensive learning experience, allowing students to connect new information with prior knowledge, actively engage with the material, and reflect on their learning outcomes.