At the heart of CBCI is the idea that students should engage with \u201cbig ideas\u201d that promote deeper connections. For instance, rather than just memorizing specific facts such as the Krebs cycle, students would learn about the Krebs cycle through a conceptual lens such as systems, or energy to promote more deeper understanding by connecting to other ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBCI promotes active learning through inquiry, encouraging students to ask questions, investigate, and discover knowledge collaboratively. This approach not only enhances retention but also equips students with the skills necessary to think critically and solve complex problems. When students understand why they are learning what they are learning they become more motivated, and that motivation leads to continued learning down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBCI empowers educators to create dynamic, engaging learning environments that inspire curiosity and lifelong learning. By shifting the focus from memorization to understanding, CBCI helps students become not just learners but thinkers who can adapt and thrive in today’s society. This approach is not only effective for individual learning but also fosters a collaborative classroom where thinking is not just something we do, but is apart of the culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about Concept Based Curriculum and Instruction check out this blog from Atlas<\/em> written by Anna Murphy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/09\/image-1.png\")
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