Professional Learning International

Calling all CBI Mathematics Teachers & Curriculum Coordinators! Are you confident assessing procedural skills but unsure how to gauge meaningful generalizations? 🤔 🖥️ Join us LIVE online for a 60-minute masterclass with Patrick Renouf: "Using Generalizations to Assess for Understanding in Mathematics." This interactive session will provide practical strategies to: ✅ Determine when students are ready to generalize. ✅ Assess conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency. ✅ Balance knowledge, skills, and understanding in your assessments. Meet your presenter: Patrick Renouf, a seasoned educator with 25+ years of experience, is passionate about empowering teachers and students to find joy and beauty in mathematics. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights that will transform your approach to math education! 👉 Sign up now: https://bit.ly/3Z1Q3r9

Elevate your teaching with our ‘Introduction to Concept-Based Inquiry in Action' workshop! Rachel French is bringing her 2-day workshop to three global locations in 2025. Get ready to transform the way you approach teaching and learning! 📍 Portland, Oregon – March 8-9, 2025 📍 Vicenza, Italy – March 17-18, 2025 📍 Masterton, New Zealand – July 17-18, 2025 What’s in store? ✅ A deep dive into driving conceptual learning with guiding questions and case studies. ✅ Practical strategies to scaffold understanding and foster learning transfer. ✅ Tools to make inquiry intentional, effective, and impactful. This workshop is your opportunity to gain actionable strategies and elevate your teaching practice—no matter where you’re located. ➡️ Register Now: https://bit.ly/4at6hNL Seats are limited—don’t miss this opportunity! P.S. We're seeking host schools for 2025/2026. Interested? Reach out now!

Bring the CBI Mathematics Project to Life in Your Classroom! Join us for a hands-on, transformative 2-day workshop designed to help educators and school leaders implement the Concept-Based Inquiry Mathematics Project with confidence and success. Led by Michelle Simpson and Cheryl Isles, this workshop will guide you through every step of integrating CBI into your teaching practice. 📅 When: January 31st - February 1st, 2025 📍 Where: The International School of Bologna, Italy What You’ll Achieve: ✅ Learn how to moderate pre-assessments to evaluate student understanding and inform instruction. ✅ Master the phased approach to teaching math, aligning with learner readiness. ✅ Shift your focus from rote memorization to fostering conceptual understanding. ✅ Discover strategies to support EAL learners and build a multilingual learning environment. ✅ Implement practical tools like modelling books and working wall displays to enhance learning. 👉 Register today and take the first step toward empowering your students to think deeply and own their learning! https://bit.ly/4jbQQ03

What sets high-achieving students apart when solving number problems? Research on students aged 7 to 13 revealed that those identified as high achievers approached problems conceptually, using flexible strategies grounded in number sense. In contrast, low-achieving students often relied solely on memorized methods, even when these strategies proved challenging to apply. This finding underscores the impact of classrooms designed to nurture critical thinking and flexibility. What strategies do you use to build a classroom culture that supports conceptual learning? 🎥 Clip from Kelvin Sparks' keynote presentation at The CBI Mathematics Summit

What a year it has been! As 2024 comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for YOU—our incredible global community of educators. Together, we’ve achieved so much: 🎉 Milestones Worth Celebrating • 10 Years of PLI: From our first workshop in Frankfurt to global impact today. • 55 CBCI Trainer Certifications: Congrats to our newest certified trainers! • 2nd Annual CBI Learning Labs Conference: Educators from nearly every continent united in Singapore for interactive learning. • Worldwide Impact: 17 online cohorts, 12 Monthly Masterclasses, and workshops across 11 countries. Exciting New Ventures: • Launched courses: Building Scientific Understanding with a CBI Approach and Integrated Curriculum. • The Korean version of the Concept-Based Inquiry in Action course was created, and its first cohort run. • The Japanese translation of “Concept-Based Inquiry in Action,” was published. • Introduced our YouTube Channel packed with FREE content for you to enjoy anytime. ✨ What’s Ahead in 2025 • The Thinking Classroom Podcast launches early next year! • Save the date for the 2025 Learning Labs Conference—details coming soon! At the core of everything we do is a belief in the power of deep, transferable learning. With over 44,000 educators in this community, we’ve proven that collaboration can transform education. Our office will be closed Dec 20–Jan 6 for a well-earned holiday break. We wish you joy, rest, and inspiration as we step into the New Year together. Cheers to an even brighter 2025! Warm wishes, Rachel & the PLI Team

Are you ready to lead change in education? The 2025 Erickson & Lanning CBCI Trainer Certification Institute is now accepting applications! This 12-month program will prepare you to: ✅ Lead workshops & coach educators worldwide ✅ Master Concept-Based Curriculum design ✅ Inspire independent thinking in students ✅ Join a global network of thought leaders Whether you’re aiming for leadership roles, consulting opportunities, or school transformation, this is your chance to ignite your passion and take your career to the next level. Flexible online format, coaching support, & free bonus resources included! Don’t wait—places are limited! Apply now and be part of a global movement reshaping education. 👉 Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3I5P27A

Did you know that recent research in mind-brain education suggests we can hold information in working memory for weeks, even longer? The key to transferring that information into long-term memory, however, is meaning and connection. This sheds light on why students often remember just enough facts to pass a test, only to forget them soon after. Without deeper connections or relevance, those facts rarely stick. At Professional Learning International, we believe in transforming this approach. Through Concept-Based Inquiry, educators learn strategies to help students uncover meaningful connections—between historical events, global patterns, and even their own lives. It’s about moving beyond rote memorization to foster real understanding and transferable learning. Together, we can create classrooms where knowledge doesn’t just stay in memory for weeks—it lasts a lifetime. Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/49JsMxy

Unlock the Power of Children’s Natural Communication! 🌟 Join us for a LIVE 60-minute Masterclass tomorrow. Led by the incredible Dr. Jo Fahey, this session will dive into how young children express themselves through mark-making, drawing, story-telling, and book-making—and how these natural methods can support their literacy journey. 💡 You’ll learn: ✔️ Why early mark-making is the foundation of literacy. ✔️ Practical strategies to nurture children’s creative communication. ✔️ How to honor children’s authentic ways of expressing what they know. Dr. Fahey has over 30 years of global teaching and research experience. Her insights will inspire you to transform the way you approach literacy in the classroom! 📌 Don’t miss out, register today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Z1Q3r9

🚨 Wait, why haven’t you signed up yet? This is YOUR opportunity to reimagine arts education and transform your classroom through Concept-Based Inquiry. Here’s what’s waiting for you in our 6-week online course, starting January, 2025: ✅ Engage your students with arts lessons that inspire and empower them to think conceptually. ✅ Build meaningful, transferable units that align with real-world learning and lasting impact. ✅ Access ready-to-use resources, templates, and practical examples created by arts educators for arts educators. ✅ Receive 1:1 coaching to refine your work and bring your vision to life. This course is perfect if: ✔ You’re tired of professional development that doesn’t apply to arts education. ✔ You want a proven framework for creating arts units that truly resonate. ✔ You’re ready to feel confident designing lessons that make a difference in your students' lives. Early Bird Pricing ends November 29, 2024 – save €50 when you register now! Plus, group discounts are available for schools sending five or more participants. Imagine the possibilities: lessons that spark creativity, inspire inquiry, and make a lasting impact on your students. Let’s work together to make this a reality! 👉 Click here to secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/4hYIDvT

What an Inspiring Weekend in South Korea! This past weekend, I had the privilege of co-leading an Introduction to Concept-Based Inquiry Workshop with Grace Shin at Chadwick International in Incheon. Over two transformative days, educators and school leaders came together to explore practical strategies for designing concept-based learning experiences that empower students to think deeply and transfer their understanding across subjects. From engaging in model lessons to reflecting on the different phases of inquiry, participants brought incredible energy and curiosity to every session. Seeing the enthusiasm in the room as we unpacked guiding questions, case studies, and strategies for inductive teaching was a true highlight! A big thank you to everyone who joined and shared their insights, you’re paving the way for deeper learning in your classrooms and schools. Stay tuned for more workshops and opportunities to dive into the world of Concept-Based Inquiry. Together, we’re transforming education!