Inquiry and Concept-Based Learning
Our Values
The purpose of the Inquiry and Concept-Based Learning special interest group is to create a collaborative space for educators to share knowledge and strategies for designing and implementing inquiry and concept-based learning. The group explores how inquiry and concept-based approaches support deep and transferable learning across various contexts, with a focus on supporting educators in translating theory into practical classroom strategies.
Supporting Our Colleagues
- Explore the what and why of inquiry and concept-based learning, and how they work together to support meaningful learning.
- Share practical strategies and classroom examples that support planning for and teaching concept-based learning.
- Explore the role of concepts in learning, and practical ways to support students in learning concepts as a foundation for deep and transferable learning.
- Explore how conceptual understanding leads to transfer, supporting students to apply learning in new and unfamiliar contexts.
Meet the committee
Soha Saad
Committee Member
Yuni Santosa
Committee Member
Upcoming Events
7 April @ 09:00 – 10:30
ICMEC Level II Child Protection Workshop: Engaging Students in Safeguarding: 07 April
14 April @ 16:00 – 17:00
The Inquiry Sandbox: Launching ECIS Inquiry and Concept-Based Learning SIG: 14 April
16 April @ 09:00 – 10:00
#ISLECISLoft: The Culture We Create: Leadership in Everyday Moments: 16 April
16 April @ 21:00 – 22:00
MLIE Meetups – Moving Beyond Logistics: Collaboration for Language Learning Success: 16 April
23 Apr @ 09:00 – 25 Apr @ 17:00
2026 ECIS Leadership Conference – Love-Based Leadership, Lisbon, 23-25 April 2026
06 May @ 15:00 – 20 May @ 17:00
Primary Students and AI: Nurturing Digital Literacy from an Early Age: 06, 13, 20 May
06 May @ 16:00 – 27 May @ 18:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Revolutionising Inclusion in Our Schools: 06, 13, 20, 27 May 2026
21 May @ 09:00 – 22 May @ 10:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Coaching & Leadership: 21 & 22 May 2026
20 Jul @ 09:00 – 21 Jul @ 15:30
ECIS Learning Leader Summit: Leading What Matters Most – Denver: 20 & 21 July 2026
21 September @ 14:00 – 15:30
AI in Education: Practical Tools for Inclusive and Effective Teaching: 21 September
23 Oct @ 08:30 – 24 Oct @ 16:15
Human Flourishing Mumbai: ECIS and Dhirubhai Ambani International School: 23-24 October
10 Nov @ 09:00 – 11 Nov @ 16:00