Progression pedagogy - Light - Year 6

In the Year 6 curriculum focusing on light, students explore the crucial question, "How do our eyes help us see?" This unit is carefully structured to enhance learning and retention through a systematic approach known as 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it'. This pedagogical strategy is designed to ensure that pupils not only acquire knowledge but also remember it effectively over time. The progression within this unit is detailed in the 'Five stages of learning and remembering' document, which can be found on the Focus Learning Challenge website, and is integral to the teaching methodology employed in the unit.

The learning journey begins 'before the learning', where students make connections with their existing knowledge. 'During the learning' phase, new concepts about how our eyes function are introduced. 'At the end of the learning', students have opportunities to review and consolidate their understanding. Finally, 'after the learning', they engage in activities that help cement the new information in their long-term memory. Each stage is critical, from initial engagement with the topic to the final mastery of the content, ensuring a deep and lasting comprehension of how our eyes enable us to see.