Concept-Based Learning Conference


Date: Nov 8-10, 2024
Time: 8:00-12:30
Location: Shekou International School, The Bay Campus, Shenzhen, China

Conference Overview:

This exciting event kicks off on Friday with a pre-conference workshop led by Rachel French. Continuing the momentum on Saturday, there will be an approximately two-hour keynote address as well as 12 parallel break-out sessions. Day one ends with a social networking opportunity where attendees can make new connections and exchange ideas. The conference will conclude on Sunday with a final keynote address and 4 break-out sessions.

Participants will have access to a one-day pre-conference workshop and more than 16 sessions over the following day and a half, giving them the opportunity to connect with peers, acquire practical classroom skills, and gain a deeper understanding of concept-based learning. Please be aware that all sessions will be conducted in either English or Chinese.


Meet our speakers

Keynote speakers

Rachel French Daniel Rubenstein Mathias Boyer Jessica Humble-Crofts
Concept-Based Inquiry Specialist Head of School International School of Beijing Chief Operating & CFO International School of Beijing Concept-Based Inquiry Specialist
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Unlocking the Power of Concept-Based Learning The Importance of Concept- Formation - Practical Strategies to Build Common Understanding
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Leda Cedo Lili Jia    
Head of Primary, Shenzhen Foreign Languages GBA Academy Chief Academic Officer Mingwan School    
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Strengthening a Culture of Conceptual Thinking Dive into the Conceptual Drive in National curriculum reform in China    
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Session speakers

     
Allen McInnis Chantelle Parsons Chuhong Chen Elmer Reyes
Director of Learning and Assessment of Canadian International School of Beijing Head of Primary Utahloy International School of Guangzhou Principal of Concordia School Ningbo Head of Primary Shenzhen Foreign Languages GBA Academy
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Building conceptual understanding through effective learning targets and differentiation strategies The Perfect Partnership: Concepts & Questions A journey to concept-based learning: where are you now? Empowering Parents with Knowledge About Concept-Based Learning
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Francoise Raoult Helen Safronova Huihui Zhang James Smith
EAL Coach Beijing City International School MYP English Language Acquisition teacher, curriculum development advisor World Foreign Language Academy Middle School Science (Chemistry) teacher Beijing Huijia Private School Lecturer of Education University of Hong Kong
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Language Driven Content Units A Long Walk to Water & The Neuroscience that supports CBL Enhancing MYP Science with concept-based teaching and learning informed Leadership and Governance for Concept-Based Learning
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Jessica Humble-Crofts Dr.Meaghan Wilson Qingfang Wei Tania Mansfield
Concept-Based Inquiry Specialist PE Teacher BASIS International School Teaching and learning coordinator and Head of Chinese Benenden Bilingual School Guangzhou Assistant Principal Upper Elementary / PYPC American International School of Guangzhou
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Creating "Ah-Ha!" Moments with Concept-Based Mathematics They do that in PE? 大道至简——概念为本的语文单元设计案例 Building community through concepts
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Dr. Tania Blattie Tara O'Brien Tingting Ge Yushuang PU
Head of Upper Primary of Wellington College International Shanghai Head of Primary and PYP Coordinator Utahloy International School Zengcheng HoD of MYP Chinese Concordian International School Head of Mandarin Deparment Carmel School(Hong Kong)
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Organisational Change, Leadership in Transition, Pedagogy, Educational Innovation, Curriculum Development, Instructional Leadership, Concept-Based Curriculum Concept-Driven Writer's Workshop Empowering Understanding: Concept-Based Learning in MYP Chinese Tri-Lingual Pedagogy in Action: Navigating the Challenges and Triumphs of Teaching Mandarin in an International IB-PYP Inquiry-Based Environment
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Zanna Psillides      
Visual Arts Teacher Renaissance College Hong Kong      
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How to collaborate with single subject/ specialist teachers through concepts?      
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Workshop Leader Biography: Rachel French

Director of Professional Learning International and certified Independent Concept-Based Consultant, workshop facilitator, trainer, and author, Rachel French, MA Ed. has led innovative curriculum design and transformed how educators teach and students learn for over 12 years.

Mentored by the founders of Concept-Based Curriculum themselves, Dr. H Lynn Erickson and Dr. Lois A. Lanning, Rachel was entrusted with the exclusive worldwide rights to be the sole provider of the Erickson and Lanning Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction (CBCI) Trainer Certification Institute — the certification that kick-started her journey into Concept-Based Inquiry.

Rachel French, Dr. Lynn Erickson, and Dr. Lois Lanning have co-authored the second edition of ‘Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom,’ 2017, and Carla Marschall and Rachel French co-authored ‘Concept-Based Inquiry in Action’ (2018).

Rachel has presented numerous workshops and conferences on Concept-Based Learning globally and now hosts the annual Concept-Based Inquiry Learning Labs Conference. This conference is dedicated to bringing together passionate CBI educators from around the globe.

Rachel’s mission is to help other educators transform their classrooms and schools by accessing leading professional development, planning and implementing Concept-Based Inquiry units, and adopting a Concept-Based curriculum development approach.

Certificate: E-certificate will be issued 5 working days after the workshop.

Pre-Conference workshop on Nov 8th: USD 280 (RMB 2000) per participant
Conference on Nov 9-10th: USD 420 (RMB 3000) per participant
Workshop & Conference on Nov 8-10th:USD 560 (RMB4000) per participant
(The above fee Includes refreshments and lunches)

* Hotel: Please note that special rates include breakfast and will be valid during the conference.
* Option 1: Hilton Nanhai Shenzhen Shekou NanHai
                    By clicking the link, you will be redirected to the hotel reservation page.
  Option 2: Heyi Zhishang Hotel (Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Center Prince Bay Subway Station)
                   A phone call to the number +(86)15119761415 will help you reserve a room.
*Transportation: Buses will be arranged to Shenzhen Airport on Nov 10th after the conference.

Refund Policy:
Refunds for the conference may only be issued if cancelled by the conference leader(for reasons beyond their control) and we failed to find a suitable time for most of participants; or registered participant informs IES he/she is not able to show up before 31/08/2024;
If there is insufficient registration before 31/08/2024 the IES will inform participants of the cancellation and refund the actual paid registration fee only.

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