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
23 Aug @ 09:00 – 23 May @ 17:00
Applications Open: 5th ECIS DEIJ Leadership Development Cohort: August 2026-June 2027
10 September @ 08:45 – 14:30
The ECIS Global Pedagogy Certificate in Relational and Restorative Practices: 10 September 2026
21 September @ 14:00 – 15:30
AI in Education: Practical Tools for Inclusive and Effective Teaching: 21 September
24 Sep @ 08:00 – 15 Oct @ 10:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Assessment and Leadership: 24 Sept, 01, 08, & 15 Oct 2026
30 Sep @ 15:00 – 28 Oct @ 17:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Leading with Confidence in the Age of AI: 30 Sept, 07, 14, & 28 Oct 2026
01 Oct @ 09:00 – 02 Oct @ 14:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Building and Leading Teams: 01 & 02 October 2026
12 Oct @ 05:00 – 13 Oct @ 10:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Building and Leading Teams: 12 & 13 Oct 2026
19 October @ 08:45 – 14:30
The ECIS Global Pedagogy Certificate in AI in Education: 19 October 2026
21 Oct @ 09:00 – 22 Oct @ 14:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Curricular Design and Leadership: 21 & 22 Oct 2026
23 Oct @ 08:30 – 24 Oct @ 16:15
Human Flourishing Mumbai: ECIS and Dhirubhai Ambani International School: 23-24 October
02 Nov @ 09:00 – 03 Nov @ 14:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Teacher Quality Improvement: 02 & 03 Nov 2026
10 November @ 08:45 – 14:30
The ECIS Global Pedagogy Certificate in Universal Design for Learning: 10 November 2026
10 Nov @ 09:00 – 11 Nov @ 16:00
Registration & Call for Proposals Open: Right Here, Right Now: Rethinking Early Childhood in a Changing World: 10-11 November
16 Nov @ 05:00 – 17 Nov @ 10:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Curricular Design and Leadership: 16 & 17 Nov 2026
17 November @ 08:45 – 14:30
The ECIS Global Pedagogy Certificate in Thinking and Learning: 17 November 2026
26 Nov @ 09:00 – 03 Dec @ 14:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Assessment and Leadership: 26 Nov & 03 Dec 2026
27 Nov @ 09:00 – 28 Nov @ 17:00
ECIS Liberating School Spaces Conference 3.0. | Berlin: 27-28 November 2026
4 December @ 08:45 – 14:30
The ECIS Global Pedagogy Certificate in Assessment for Learning: 04 December 2026
07 Jan @ 08:00 – 28 Jan @ 10:00
Middle Leader Certificate: The Culture of Leadership: 07, 14, 21, & 28 Jan 2027
8 January @ 08:45 – 14:30
The ECIS Global Pedagogy Certificate in Relational and Restorative Practices: 08 January 2027
11 Jan @ 09:00 – 12 Jan @ 14:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Facilitative Leadership in Action: 11 & 12 Jan 2027
12 January @ 08:45 – 14:30
The ECIS Global Pedagogy Certificate in Universal Design for Learning: 12 January 2027
14 Jan @ 05:00 – 15 Jan @ 10:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Facilitative Leadership in Action: 14 & 15 Jan 2027
18 Jan @ 05:00 – 19 Jan @ 10:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Teacher Quality Improvement: 18 & 19 Jan 2027
23 Jan @ 09:00 – 24 Jan @ 17:00
Call for Proposals and Registration Open: #MLIE2027: Language without Limits, Madrid, 23-24 January 2027
15 February @ 08:45 – 14:30
The ECIS Global Pedagogy Certificate in AI in Education: 15 February 2027
18 February @ 08:45 – 14:30
The ECIS Global Pedagogy Certificate in Thinking and Learning: 18 February 2027
18 Feb @ 09:00 – 25 Feb @ 14:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Managing and Embracing Conflict for Growth: 18 & 25 Feb 2027
25 Feb @ 15:00 – 18 Mar @ 17:00
Middle Leader Certificate: The Culture of Leadership: 25 Feb, 04, 11, & 18 Mar 2027
01 Mar @ 15:00 – 22 Mar @ 17:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Creating Systems for Belonging: 01, 08, 15, & 22 March 2027
2 March @ 08:45 – 14:30
The ECIS Global Pedagogy Certificate in Assessment for Learning: 02 March 2027
04 Mar @ 05:00 – 11 Mar @ 10:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Managing and Embracing Conflict for Growth: 04 & 11 March 2027
17 May @ 09:00 – 18 May @ 14:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Coaching and Leadership: 17 & 18 May 2027
20 May @ 05:00 – 21 May @ 10:00