Empowering High School Teachers: Online Seminar Series by Study Valley to Launch in July 2025

Upcoming Online Seminar Series for High School Teachers

Starting in July 2025, Study Valley, based in Edogawa, Tokyo, is excited to announce the launch of an online seminar series tailored for high school educators. This initiative aims to support teachers in the design, practice, assessment, and presentation of inquiry-based learning throughout the academic year. Each seminar will feature real-life teaching examples from practicing educators along with insights into the latest trends presented by Study Valley's CEO, Yuuki Tanaka.

Seminar Overview

- Target Audience: High school teachers and education professionals
- Format: Online
- Participation Fee: Free (requires prior registration)
- Duration: July 2025 to March 2026 (monthly sessions)

Monthly Themes (Tentative)

Below is a sneak peek into the themes planned for each month:

July

- Main Theme: Designing an Inquiry-Based Year Plan from Semester Two, including summer preparations
- Teacher Case Seminar: How to create an inquiry-based annual plan?
- Special Feature Seminar: Latest trends on entrance exam reforms and inquiry-based learning.

August

- Main Theme: Enhancing inquiry entry points during summer: Theme selection and AI utilization
- Teacher Case Seminar: Tips for setting inquiry themes to engage students
- Special Feature Seminar: The intersection of generative AI and education - Practical applications and possibilities.

September

- Main Theme: Designing group inquiry and collaboration to energize the second semester
- Teacher Case Seminar: Mechanisms to initiate group inquiry through collaboration
- Special Feature Seminar: What constitutes 'real learning' by collaborating with businesses?

October

- Main Theme: When inquiry takes shape: Techniques for material preparation and logical connections
- Teacher Case Seminar: Innovative poster presentation methods
- Special Feature Seminar: Understanding how inquiry skills can influence student pathways through examples from entrance exams and portfolios.

November

- Main Theme: Engaging all teachers in interdisciplinary inquiry
- Teacher Case Seminar: The evolution of inquiry through cross-subject collaboration - Cultivating a school-wide inquiry culture
- Special Feature Seminar: The intersection of community engagement and inquiry - Transforming students through authentic learning experiences.

December

- Main Theme: Improving assessment and reflection on inquiry learning in a year-end seminar
- Teacher Case Seminar: What instructional practices enhance inquiry assessment? Use of rubrics and AI.
- Special Feature Seminar: Insights into inquiry trends for the 2026 academic year.

January

- Main Theme: Connecting inquiry outcomes to the next academic year - Documentation and transition strategies
- Teacher Case Seminar: Visualizing growth through inquiry portfolios
- Special Feature Seminar: What skills are needed for inquiry to lead to careers? Meeting the expectations of businesses and society.

February

- Main Theme: Ensuring success in inquiry exhibitions through planning, management, and external collaborations
- Teacher Case Seminar: Effective strategies for managing inquiry presentations
- Special Feature Seminar: How to secure budget allocations for inquiry projects.

March

- Main Theme: Establishing a foundation for inquiry learning with incoming freshmen
- Teacher Case Seminar: Inquiry introduction programs for first-year students
- Special Feature Seminar: Designing learning experiences for the Inquiry 3.0 era.

Features of the Seminars

Teacher Practice Case Seminars

These sessions reflect the voices of practitioners, leveraging Study Valley's support for over 400 schools nationwide. The content is carefully crafted to address the challenges faced by teachers, making it a must-attend for all education professionals.

Special Feature Seminars

These seminars provide updates on the latest trends in inquiry-based learning. Guest speakers will be invited regularly to explore the cutting edge of inquiry education.

First Seminar Details

The inaugural seminar in July will include both a teacher practice seminar and a special feature seminar.
1. Teacher Practice Seminar: "How to Develop an Annual Inquiry Plan?"
- Designing for the second semester based on successes and challenges from the first semester
- Tips for supporting students during summer break
- Success stories from schools that have adopted TimeTact

2. Special Feature Seminar: "Entrance Exam Reform x Inquiry! What High Schools Must Know About the Latest Trends"
- Key points of the 2025 entrance exam reform
- Core essence of 'inquiry skills' in comprehensive selections
- How inquiry connects to student pathways

Registration Information

Interested participants can sign up through the dedicated registration form available on our website.

About Study Valley

Founded with the mission to empower individuals to carve their futures using inquiry skills as their weapon, Study Valley is an EdTech company specializing in the development and provision of inquiry learning platforms such as TimeTact. Since its inception, the number of schools using TimeTact has surpassed 400, cementing its position as a leading company in high school inquiry education support.

Moreover, TimeTact has received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award (Grand Prize) at the 12th Career Education Awards and has been selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 'Future Classroom' STEAM Library initiative.

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Leadership Background

Yuuki Tanaka, CEO of Study Valley, has held significant roles, including serving as a member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Research Committee for promoting learning and social collaboration for innovation. After graduating from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School, he worked at Goldman Sachs in the technology division, followed by an investment role in early-stage startups in the US and Israel at Recruit Holdings.