Progression
Progression in education means increasing knowledge, improving skills and deepening understanding of ideas and concepts. It is a non-linear, divergent process which occurs at different stages of the continuum for each learner.
Progression in learning should always be at the heart of curriculum design rather than starting with a theme and fitting the learning to it. In selecting curriculum content, schools and practitioners must use the principles of progression to inform their approach to progression.
The principles of progression below articulate the national expectations for learners’ progress throughout the continuum of learning.
Increasing breadth and depth of knowledge
Deepening understanding of the ideas and disciplines within Areas
Refinement and growing sophistication in the use and application of skills
Making connections and transferring learning into new contexts
Increasing effectiveness as a learner