Progression pedagogy - World War 2 - Year 6

The educational unit on the impact of World War 2 on Britain for Year 6 students employs a structured approach to learning, ensuring that pupils not only acquire knowledge but also retain it effectively. This approach is encapsulated in the 'link it, learn it, check it, show it and know it' system, which is a progression pedagogy designed to enhance the learning and memorisation process. Each stage of the system is carefully planned to build upon the previous one, thereby maximising opportunities for students to integrate new information with what they already know and understand.

At the outset, 'Before the learning' sets the stage by creating connections with existing knowledge, enabling students to engage with new content in a meaningful way. 'During the learning', the focus shifts to the active acquisition of new information about World War 2 and its effects on Britain, with a variety of teaching methods and resources. 'At the end of the learning', students have the opportunity to 'Check it' through assessments that gauge their understanding. The 'Show it' phase allows pupils to demonstrate their learning, often through creative or applied tasks, ensuring that the knowledge is not only understood but can also be used in context. Finally, 'After the learning', the 'Know it' stage reinforces retention, ensuring that the learned material sticks with the students long after the lesson is over. This comprehensive progression framework is detailed in the 'Five stages of learning and remembering' document available on the Focus Learning Challenge website, provided by Focus Education (UK) Ltd.