Join Our Special Online Seminar for Innovative Inquiry-Based Learning on November 28

Special Edition Inquiry-Based Learning Seminar

Join us for an engaging online seminar hosted by leading companies in inquiry-based learning, Study Valley and Surala Net, on November 28, 2025. This special edition targets middle and high school educators seeking effective ways to enhance the quality of inquiry-based learning in their classrooms.

Background to the Event

With the increasing implementation of inquiry-based learning, educators face challenges such as encouraging deeper questions from students and integrating subject learning effectively. Recognizing these hurdles, our seminar aims to provide practical insights and collaborative strategies for overcoming them, emphasizing the importance of external partnerships in the learning process.

In collaboration with Surala Net, which offers the “Surala My Story” program to assist students in discovering their inquiry topics, we will feature practical examples from two progressive educational institutions supported by Study Valley and Surala Net’s initiatives.

Seminar Details

- Date: November 28, 2025 (Friday)
- Time: 16:30 - 17:30
- Format: Online
- Participation Fee: Free
- Target Audience: Middle and high school teachers and members of educational committees. Note: Registrations from competitors might be declined.

Registration Link: Click here to register

Program Overview

Main Theme: “Inquiry Benefits from Collaboration with External Partners: Case Studies from Two Advanced Schools and their Supporting Companies”

1. Educator Practice Example (Study Valley)
Topic: “Inquiry Deepens through Cross-Disciplinary Learning: Diverse Learning Transformations”
Speaker: Makoto Nagamine, Director of the Administrative Department at Sendai Ikuei Gakuen Okinawa High School
In this segment, Mr. Nagamine will showcase specific instances of how inquiry-based learning can be integrated with subject studies. He will highlight the changes observed in student learning through cross-disciplinary initiatives.

2. Educator Practice Example (Surala Net)
Topic: “Creating Questions: The Fastest Route to Discovering Inquiry Themes with My Story”
Speaker: Makoto Takahashi, Director of the Administrative Department and SEIZAN Mirai Project Bureau at Seizan High School
Mr. Takahashi will discuss effective lesson designs that support students struggling at the initial stages of inquiry. He will delve into key points for guiding students from question creation to theme finalization.

How to Apply

You can register through the link provided above. We assure that personal information collected will only be used for the purposes related to this seminar and will not be shared externally.

About Surala Net

Surala Net offers interactive, autonomous learning support systems and materials that foster proactive and dialogue-driven learning.

About Study Valley

As an EdTech company, Study Valley aims to create a world where everyone can leverage inquiry skills to shape their future. We develop and provide the inquiry learning platform “TimeTact,” which has surpassed 400 partner schools since its inception. The platform won the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award (Excellence) at the 12th Career Education Awards and has been selected as a provider for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's “Future Classroom” STEAM Library construction project.

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