Progression pedagogy - World War 1 and 2 - Year 6

In a Year 6 curriculum exploring World War 1 and 2, the progression pedagogy is meticulously designed to enhance pupils' knowledge retention and understanding of the wars' impact on Britain. The structure of the learning unit is built around a five-stage system: 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it', which is used to guide students through the learning process. Initially, before the learning, students are encouraged to connect new information with their existing knowledge, setting a foundation for the new concepts they will encounter.

During the learning phase, the unit provides a variety of activities and teaching methods to aid students in acquiring new information about the world wars. The 'check it' stage allows for regular assessment of understanding, ensuring that students are following and comprehending the material. As they progress, the 'show it' phase gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning in a tangible way, reinforcing the information. Finally, the 'know it' stage aims to solidify the knowledge so that it sticks with them beyond the classroom. This systematic approach, detailed in the 'Five stages of learning and remembering' document available on the Focus Learning Challenge website, is designed to maximise learning outcomes and help students to remember more about the significant impact of the world wars on Britain.