Review and Reflect

Lesson Information

Year Group: 11
Class Size: 10 students
Unit: Understanding Human Development
Lesson Number: 20 of 20
Duration: 60 minutes
Lesson Title: Review and Reflect on Learning
Subject Area: Other – Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) / Citizenship (aligned with National Curriculum)

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National Curriculum Context

This lesson is designed following the Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) and Citizenship guidance within the National Curriculum for England. It supports students’ understanding of human development and promotes personal reflection, career awareness, and future learning pathways.

Relevant Key Stage 4 learning outcomes from PSHE/Citizenship include:

• Understanding how to manage transitions and change (PSHE Association Programme of Study, KS4)
• Developing awareness of career opportunities and planning for post-16 options
• Reflecting on personal development, aspirations, and skills development
• Engaging in meaningful discussion and self-assessment

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, students will be able to:

1. Recall key concepts and stages of human development studied during the unit.
2. Analyse their learning journey and identify areas of strength and areas for improvement.
3. Discuss how knowledge of human development can inform their future learning and career decisions.
4. Identify potential careers linked to human development and related fields.
5. Create a personalised action plan guiding their next steps after Year 11.

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Resources Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Post-it notes (two colours)
• Large printed timeline sheets summarising the unit (stages of human development, key theories, etc.)
• "Learning Journey" reflection worksheets (prepared in advance)
• Career pathway leaflets and information sheets (healthcare, social care, education, psychology, counselling, public health, etc.)
• Projector (optional for showcasing student responses)
• Pens and paper

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Lesson Structure

Starter (10 minutes) – Collaborative Recall

• Activity: Collective Timeline Build

1. Display large printed timelines around the classroom showing key stages/theories of human development (e.g., prenatal, infancy, adolescence, adulthood, key psychological and physiological development stages).
2. Ask students, in pairs, to write one key point or fact they remember from the unit on a post-it note (use colour 1).
3. Pairs place their post-it notes on the timeline where they think the fact fits best.
4. Teacher facilitates a quick review, correcting any misconceptions and highlighting impactful points.

• Objective: Activate prior knowledge; set the collaborative tone for reflection.

Main Activity (35 minutes)

1. Personal Reflection and Self-Assessment (15 minutes)

• Distribute “Learning Journey” reflection worksheets. Sections include:
  • What I have learned about human development
  • Concepts/theories I found most interesting
  • Areas I found challenging and want to explore further
  • Skills I have developed (e.g., research, discussion, empathy)
• Students complete sections individually.

2. Group Discussion: Learning to Career Pathways (20 minutes)

• Divide students into two groups of five. Each group discusses:
  • How an understanding of human development could influence career choices.
  • Identify careers that use knowledge of human development (nursing, education, social work, psychology, counselling).
  • Discuss what further learning/training is required for these careers.
• Provide career pathway info sheets to support discussions.
• Groups then share their key points with the whole class, summarised on the whiteboard.

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Plenary (15 minutes) – Action Planning and Sharing

• Individual Action Plan: Students draft one concrete goal related to future learning or career planning, guided by these prompts:
  • What do I want to learn more about in human development?
  • What is my next academic step or training?
  • What skills do I want to develop before leaving school?
• Each student then shares their goal with the class (or in pairs if preferred).
• Teacher gives positive feedback and encourages peer support.
• Conclude with a motivational statement emphasising lifelong learning and personal growth.

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Assessment

• Formative assessment through observation of paired/group discussions and participation.
• Review of “Learning Journey” reflections for evidence of understanding and self-awareness.
• Review individual action plans to assess students’ ability to set realistic goals informed by their learning.

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Differentiation and Inclusion

• Scaffold the reflection worksheets with sentence starters where needed.
• Visual learners supported by timelines and post-its.
• Career pathway information presented verbally and in written form for varying literacy levels.
• Extend more confident students by challenging them to link human development to less obvious careers (e.g., law, marketing, public policy).

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Opportunities for Cross-Curricular Links

• Citizenship: Discussion on societal roles and responsibilities linked to careers in human development.
• English: Developing reflective and discussion skills.
• Science: Revisiting biological and psychological stages covered in the unit.

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Teacher Notes

• Emphasise reflective learning and celebrate progress over the unit.
• Encourage honest sharing but remind students this is a supportive environment.
• Use this session to gauge any interests or concerns that can feed into future career advice sessions or PSHE curriculum planning.

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This lesson plan ensures students engage critically with their accumulated knowledge, see the real-world relevance of human development, and prepare for future challenges in learning and careers – fully aligned to the requirements of the National Curriculum for England and tailored for Year 11 learners.