Sharing Innovative Teaching Methods at Hinata Inquiry Exchange for High School Educators

Unlocking Potential: Hinata Inquiry Exchange

The Hinata Inquiry Exchange event, focusing on the importance of dialogue in education, will take place on August 26, 2025, at &Labo by UMK in Miyazaki City. Organized by TV Miyazaki and Study Valley, this event aims to share valuable insights and innovative teaching methods to enhance inquiry-based learning among high school educators.

Event Overview

The theme for the event is "More Important than Difficult Instruction: The Importance of Dialogue!" Educators are invited to come together to learn from three expert teachers pioneering inquiry-based learning in Miyazaki Prefecture. This format promises engaging discussions on real-life success stories, techniques for effective inquiry teaching, and the integration of the latest technology in educational settings.

Details:

- Date & Time: August 26, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM; attendees can arrive at any time)
- Location: &Labo by UMK, 1-5-13 Hiroshima, Takachiho-dori, Miyazaki City
- Admission: Free
- Capacity: First-come, first-served basis until full
- Registration Deadline: By August 19, 2025, through the following form: Registration Form
- Contact: [email protected]

What to Expect

This inquiry exchange will feature various segments, including:

1. Engaging Talk Sessions: Hear from professionals in the field as they share their experiences and address common challenges in inquiry-based teaching.
2. School Success Stories: Each participating school will have the opportunity to present their strategies and frameworks for managing classes and partnerships with external organizations.
3. Business Insights: Gain insights on how local companies can collaborate with schools to meet needs and tackle shared challenges.
4. National Trends: Discussion of national inquiry trends, profiles of sought-after skills, and examples of recent technological advancements in education.
5. Practical Ideas: Leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented in your classrooms starting the next day, assisting in proposal development for the next academic year.

Featured Speakers

Participants will benefit from the expertise of:

- Kenta Kawano from Miyazaki North High School
- Mizuki Umefuta from Iino High School
- Shōzō Nishiyama from Miyazaki East High School, Evening Course

More Information

For a detailed overview of the Hinata Inquiry Exchange, feel free to download the promotional flyer provided (d56625-48-64a6019c5b071f8259f32222c20ce7b1.pdf).

About Study Valley

Study Valley is dedicated to transforming the landscape of inquiry-based education. Their mission is to equip everyone with the inquiry skills necessary to carve out their own futures. Their flagship platform, TimeTact, is widely adopted in over 400 schools and has been recognized with the highest award at the 12th Career Education Awards by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

The initiative also contributes to the Ministry's "Future Classroom" STEAM Library project.