Odawara-Style STEAM Education Permeates All 11 Junior High Schools in the City—CURIO SCHOOL Publishes Full Record of 3-Year Support Program
CURIO SCHOOL Inc. has published a report on note detailing its three-year implementation of "Odawara-Style STEAM Education," carried out in collaboration with the Odawara City Board of Education. The article elaborates on the phased rollout process across all 11 junior high schools in the city, the design of inquiry-based learning through regional partnerships, and teacher development initiatives.
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CURIO SCHOOL Inc. has released a report on its three-year (2023-2025) implementation of "Odawara-Style STEAM Education," a project undertaken in collaboration with the Odawara City Board of Education. The article introduces, with concrete examples, the gradual implementation process across all 11 junior high schools in the city, the design of inquiry-based learning through collaboration with local companies, farmers, and government, and initiatives to develop teachers' facilitation skills.
The project began with a pilot program at a model school in FY2023 and achieved full implementation across all 11 junior high schools by FY2025. Inquiry themes were rooted in local issues, such as "How can we attract more people to Odawara Station?" (in partnership with Odakyu Electric Railway) and "How can we solve the problems of onion farmers?"
CURIO SCHOOL highlights key insights from the three-year support program, including the effectiveness of a phased rollout, the educational benefits of using the community as a learning field, and the importance of shifting teachers' roles to that of facilitators. The article aims to be a valuable resource for education professionals nationwide considering the implementation of inquiry-based learning.
The project began with a pilot program at a model school in FY2023 and achieved full implementation across all 11 junior high schools by FY2025. Inquiry themes were rooted in local issues, such as "How can we attract more people to Odawara Station?" (in partnership with Odakyu Electric Railway) and "How can we solve the problems of onion farmers?"
CURIO SCHOOL highlights key insights from the three-year support program, including the effectiveness of a phased rollout, the educational benefits of using the community as a learning field, and the importance of shifting teachers' roles to that of facilitators. The article aims to be a valuable resource for education professionals nationwide considering the implementation of inquiry-based learning.