Progression pedagogy - Gunpowder treason and plot - Year 5

The pedagogical approach to teaching about the Gunpowder Plot within a Year 5 setting emphasises the importance of why the events surrounding gunpowder, treason, and plot should always be remembered. This unit of learning is structured to enhance pupils' ability to retain and understand historical events more effectively. The 'link it, learn it, check it, show it and know it' system is a key feature of this learning strategy, designed to guide students through a progression of understanding from initial engagement to long-term retention.

At the outset of the learning journey, the 'Before the learning' stage encourages students to connect with prior knowledge and set the context for new information. 'During the learning,' students actively engage with the historical content, exploring the significance of the Gunpowder Plot. The 'At the end of the learning' phase is critical for assessing comprehension and ensuring the key facts have been grasped. Finally, 'After the learning' is where reinforcement takes place, cementing the information in students' memories. The Focus Education model, with its five stages of learning and remembering, is instrumental in ensuring that the narrative of the Gunpowder Plot is not just learned but also understood and remembered as a significant event in British history.