About this workshop:
In this engaging and interactive session, Jessica will lead participants through a model lesson that immerses teachers in a Concept-Based approach. Through a carefully crafted blend of factual and conceptual questions, participants will explore various case studies, gaining firsthand experience in integrating conceptual understanding into their teaching practice.
Following the model lesson, Jessica will facilitate a comprehensive debrief session, allowing participants to reflect on the lesson's structure and implementation. Through collaborative discussion, educators will explore how the lesson's flexible structure can be adapted and applied across various classroom settings, ensuring its effectiveness in diverse teaching contexts.
The remainder of the workshop will be dedicated to unpacking the Concept-Based Inquiry model, developed by Rachel French and Carla Marschall. Participants will explore the function of each phase of the model and experience practical strategies to use in their classroom, including strategies to engage learners, define concepts, explore case studies, look for patterns and connections, articulate conceptual understanding, and transfer learning.
Workshop Leader Biography: Jessica Humble-Crofts
Jessica Humble-Crofts is an experienced international educator, consultant, and coach who works with educators worldwide to develop innovative Concept-Based curricula. As a certified independent Erickson and Lanning Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Trainer, Jessica has led workshops worldwide, presented at conferences, given keynote speeches, and facilitated a global professional learning community to cultivate best practices in Concept-Based Inquiry. She is one of the lead curriculum developers of The CBI Mathematics Project and has been involved in development, implementation, professional development and support of the project. Jessica is the science specialist for the CBCI Institute and has successfully developed and led professional development courses for Professional Learning International. Leaning on her extensive classroom experience in both middle and high school Jessica is passionate about designing transformative learning experiences in the science classroom.
Agenda (Friday, Saturday Mar 28-29, 2025)
| Day 1 Saturday | |
| 07:40-08:00 |
Registration |
| 08:00 - 10:00 (2hs) | Session 1 |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00(1.5hs) | Session 2 |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 - 14:30 (1.5hs) |
Session 3 |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Refreshment Break |
| 15:00 - 16:00 (1h) |
Session 4 |
| Day 2 Sunday | |
| 08:00 - 10:00 (2hs) | Session 5 |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00(1.5hs) | Session 6 |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 - 14:30 (1.5hs) |
Session 7 |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Refreshment Break |
| 15:00 - 16:00 (1h) |
Session 8 |
