Knowledge Organisers
What are Knowledge Organisers?
Knowledge Organisers are concise, structured documents that summarise the core knowledge students need to learn for a topic or unit for each subject.
Knowledge Organisers are an effective tool for supporting teaching and learning. They help students retain key knowledge, develop independent study habits, and build a strong foundation for future learning.
In Parkhall Integrated College, Knowledge Organisers are presented in a bound booklet for years 8, 9 and 10, including Tier 3 words, their meanings, an example sentence of how to use the Tier 3 word and a question for students to test themselves using the simple strategy below:
How can Knowledge Organisers be used?
- As a reference tool during lessons
- For retrieval practice and low-stakes quizzes
- To support homework and independent revision
- To aid differentiation by providing a clear knowledge base
- As a revision guide before assessments
How do Knowledge Organisers promote teaching and learning?
- They support retrieval practice and help students move knowledge into long-term memory.
- Support curriculum consistency: They ensure clarity about what should be taught and what should be learned.
- Information is broken into manageable chunks.
- Promote independent learning: Students use Knowledge Organisers as part of their independent learning, enabling them to revise and self-test effectively.
- Improve literacy and vocabulary: They improve literacy and key vocabulary, providing clear subject-specific terminology.
