Teaching conceptual understanding through inquiry

Date: May 25, 2023 In this workshop participants looked at ways to implement concept-based learning and teaching in the classroom, using inquiry-based strategies to engage students and support them in constructing meaning. The key areas of focus of the workshop was how to draw upon concepts in their subject area, relationship between concepts, facts and skills, inquiry-based learning, and designing factual, conceptual and provocative questions to support inquiry and conceptual understanding.

Snapshot of participants’ feedback:

The workshop was detailed and interactive. The learning engagements that were attempted in groups were very helpful to understand the practical application of the text. The concept planners created by the teams, formulating the appropriate questions, subject specific task enabled us to reach an understanding of the pedagogical implementation.

Manpreet Kaur, Strawberry Fields High School, Chandigarh


An all encompassing approach to understanding conceptual and inquiry based teaching and learning. Angela, our facilitator made it interesting and hands on, as is always the case with Priyamvada’s workshops. This has helped me deeply understand these aspects through creating a unit web design and gaining further insights from all other participants divided across subject groups.Thanks for such an opportunity.

Sandhya Venkat, KC High International School, Chennai


This workshop was revealing. I really liked the way it was presented and all the activities carried out. The instructor was very clear and precise in her answers. All the activities were very relevant and practical. What’s more important is the fact that I have learned a great deal about teaching concepts and how to put them into practice.

Yelisette Rojas, Sreenidhi International School, Hyderabad


The workshop was conducted on a highly professional level – not only was time valued and adhered to but also the content was well planned and executed. The workshop leader ensured a smooth delivery of the contents with a good balance of clearing doubts and Q and A. The pre-reading was shared well in advance so that participants had enough time to go through the same at their convenience.

Dipa Sampat, Hill Spring International School, Mumbai