Progression pedagogy - Plants - Year 1

In the Year 1 unit focused on plants, students embark on an educational journey to discover the different parts of plants and to identify various bird species. The teaching approach follows a structured pedagogy designed to enhance knowledge retention, utilising the 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it' system. This progression framework is crafted to offer pupils ample opportunities to absorb and recall the information presented throughout the unit.

At the outset of the learning process, 'Before the learning', children are encouraged to make connections with any pre-existing knowledge they may have about plants and birds. 'During the learning', they are introduced to new concepts, such as the names of plant parts—roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and seeds—through interactive lessons. As they progress to the 'At the end of the learning' stage, their understanding is assessed to ensure the concepts are grasped firmly. Finally, 'After the learning', the 'Make it Stick' phase, students demonstrate their knowledge, cementing what they have learned about plant anatomy and bird identification. The aim is to create a lasting understanding that they can build upon in future learning experiences.