An Interactive Workshop
february 9-10, 2026
Concept-Based Inquiry in Science
Hosted By
Via Cassia, 811, 00189
RomE, Italy
The American Overseas School of Rome
This immersive workshop empowers educators to elevate their science instruction through a Concept-Based Inquiry (CBI) approach. Led by Jessica Humble-Crofts, this hands-on experience will guide teachers through model lessons, reflective discussions, and collaborative curriculum design to foster deep conceptual understanding in science classrooms.
Building Scientific Understanding with CBI
Join jessica humble-crofts in rome, italy, february 9-10, 2026
Empower students to do the Thinking and Own Learning
Ignite their Thinking
Explore common myths about Concept-Based Inquiry
Challenge your
Ideas
DO YOU WANT TO:
Transform Education
Learn practical strategies you can implement in your school or classroom
Transform
Your Teaching
Engage in a model science lesson that demonstrates the power of a Concept-Based approach in action.
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Participate in a facilitated debrief session to analyze the lesson’s structure, effectiveness, and adaptability across diverse classroom settings.
Explore the Concept-Based Inquiry model developed by French and Marschall, unpacking its distinct phases through discussions, hands-on activities, and real student work samples.
Learn how to extend existing science investigations to promote deeper conceptual thinking and inquiry-driven learning.
Take part in a guided curriculum design session, developing meaningful unit plans that articulate conceptual understandings, essential knowledge, skills, and guiding questions.
Leave with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence
to design and implement Concept-Based Science units that inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and promote deep, transferable understanding among students.
Transform your teaching practice and leverage the power of a Concept-Based approach to science education.
Discover the Concept-Based Inquiry model developed by French and Marschall, and unlock a framework for intentional science teaching and learning. Immerse yourself in various teaching strategies carefully crafted to cultivate students' conceptual thinking in your science classroom.
As a certified independent Erickson and Lanning Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Trainer, Jessica has led workshops worldwide, presented at conferences, 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, including “Building Scientific Understanding: With A CBI Approach”.
Leaning on her extensive classroom experience in both middle and high school Jessica is passionate about designing transformative learning experiences in the science classroom.
Jessica Humble-Crofts is an experienced international educator, consultant, and coach who works with educators worldwide to develop innovative Concept-Based curricula.
meet your PRESENTER
Jessica Humble-Crofts
Transform the way you think about education for €750.
The cost of the 2-day workshop is €750.
This includes a copy of Concept-Based Inquiry in Action and morning tea and lunch on both days.
Save €50 when you register before November 30, 2025.
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YOUR INVESTMENT
Share a model of Concept-Based Inquiry that you use as a framework for planning intentionally designing learning experiences across the curriculum.
Professional Development
Develop your toolbox of practical teaching strategies that can be used flexibly to support concept attainment, scaffold conceptual understanding, promote learning transfer.
Discover how guiding questions can be used to empower students as thinkers capable of seeing patterns and making connections to develop understanding.
Our Goals
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This hands-on approach invites you to recognize patterns and make connections, allowing you to articulate your own transferable conceptual understandings. The debrief session will delve into the strategies used to support inductive teaching.
Join Jessica Humble-Crofts for this interactive 2-day workshop.
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About the American Overseas School of Rome
Established in 1947, the American Overseas School of Rome blends a rich history with future ready learning. Grounded in rigorous and individualized curriculum, AOSR offers American and international educational excellence to Pre-K through Grade 12 students.
With one-third American, one-third Italian, and the remaining third from over 55 different countries, AOSR is a truly international school.
AOSR's approximately 600 students benefit from a diverse selection of challenging coursework, small classes, and comprehensive athletics, performing arts and co-curricular programs. Lifelong memories are created through cultural trips, during which students experience the rich history and culture of Rome and Italy.
AOSR is a member of RISA (Rome International Schools Association), CIS (Council of International Schools) and ECIS. AOSR fully offers both the IB International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the AP Advanced Placement Program. AOSR was the first and is the only international school in Rome to offer comprehensive coursework in these diploma pathways.
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