Progression pedagogy - Indus Valley - Year 4

In a Year 4 history unit about the Indus Valley civilisation, students are introduced to the people who lived in the Indus Valley and the knowledge that historians and archaeologists have gathered about them. The unit is structured to optimise learning and retention, using a systematic approach known as 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it'. This progression pedagogy is designed to help students build connections, understand concepts, assess understanding, demonstrate knowledge, and remember information effectively.

The learning process begins 'before the learning', where students are encouraged to make links with any prior knowledge or related topics they have encountered. 'During the learning', they are immersed in new information and experiences, engaging with the content actively. 'At the end of the learning', students have the opportunity to check their understanding through various assessment methods. 'After the learning', they demonstrate what they have learnt, often through creative or practical applications, reinforcing their knowledge. The 'know it' stage ensures that the information sticks and can be recalled in the future. This approach, developed by Focus Education (UK) Ltd, ensures that each learning unit is not only informative but also memorable, catering to the long-term educational development of the students.