What does History look like at Kingfisher?
We teach the skills and knowledge of the National Curriculum through a question based approach.
Based on this approach, the key elements of a history lesson are:
Orientation- Where are we in our Learning Flow of the unit, this helps pupils see how this lesson builds on previous knowledge and enables pupils to see how it fits into the whole unit.
Recap Task- This includes a task from the previous unit or lesson to support recall and deepen understanding. It is also an opportunity to make connections and links.
Learning Intention – This is when the WALT (We are learning to) is displayed and explained so all pupils know what they will learn.
Vocabulary – This is delivered as a “my turn, your turn” so the language is modelled correctly. Teachers will often summarise new vocabulary and address this further in the lesson.
Discuss it - the new learning is introduced. It may include images of artefacts, quotes, timelines and opinions to promote discussion. New learning is introduced and discussed, questions may be asked and knowledge recalled.
Discover it – This involves the children applying their new knowledge. This part of the lesson uses variety of different activities which may include pair or group work to practice historical skills such as Chronology, Interpretations of history, Historical Enquiry, Organisation and communication
Dive Deeper - This is a chance to deepen children’s range and depth of historical knowledge. They often have to explain, give opinions and make links and connections.
Review- This is a quick review of our learning in that lesson.