Complete Renewal of Inquiry-Based Learning Facilitator Training Course 'Tankyu PLAYers!'
a.school Inc. has completely revamped its 'Tankyu PLAYers!' training course for adults practicing inquiry-based learning, launching a new 'Liberal Arts Course' and corporate support services.
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a.school Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takuma Iwata; hereinafter 'a.school') has completely renewed its 'Tankyu PLAYers!' training course for adults who practice and promote inquiry-based learning. A new, single-session 'Liberal Arts Course' has been established to re-examine inquiry-based learning from various theories and practical knowledge, and the existing course structure has been revised to make it easier to learn according to participants' needs. Concurrently, we have launched corporate support for schools, private education providers, and facilities, actively accelerating support not only for individual learning but also for cultivating inquiry facilitators within organizations and embedding a culture of inquiry.
## Despite the spread of inquiry-based learning, challenges remain in cultivating practitioners and establishing it in organizations
In recent years, interest in the importance of 'inquiry' has been growing in the educational field. On the other hand, there are many voices on the frontlines saying, 'We don't know how to design and operate inquiry-based learning,' or 'We are struggling with how to incorporate it in a way that suits our specific site.' While social attention is increasing, the training of teachers and instructors who practice inquiry-based learning, as well as the fostering of an inquiry culture and the creation of practical systems in educational institutions and educational businesses, cannot yet be said to have progressed sufficiently.
Against this backdrop, a.school has been developing 'Tankyu PLAYers!', a course to train inquiry facilitators who are practitioners of inquiry-based learning, with the aim of rooting a culture of 'inquiry' in various educational settings nationwide. Under the concept of [Increasing the number of adults who lead by example to convey the culture of 'inquiry'], this course provides a place for learning to a wide range of educational stakeholders, including schools, cram schools, after-school care programs, NPOs, and corporations.
## A complete overhaul to a more accessible and widely deliverable system for a course that has been provided to over 250 people
'Tankyu PLAYers!' has provided courses for five years, with a cumulative total of over 250 attendees and an average satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5, gaining support from many educators. Based on this track record, this renewal has completely revamped the course structure to make it easier for people of various backgrounds and experiences to participate and continuously deepen their learning. The three main points of the renewal are as follows:
### 1. Establishment of a new 'Liberal Arts Course'. A place to learn inquiry 'one step deeper and broader'
## Despite the spread of inquiry-based learning, challenges remain in cultivating practitioners and establishing it in organizations
In recent years, interest in the importance of 'inquiry' has been growing in the educational field. On the other hand, there are many voices on the frontlines saying, 'We don't know how to design and operate inquiry-based learning,' or 'We are struggling with how to incorporate it in a way that suits our specific site.' While social attention is increasing, the training of teachers and instructors who practice inquiry-based learning, as well as the fostering of an inquiry culture and the creation of practical systems in educational institutions and educational businesses, cannot yet be said to have progressed sufficiently.
Against this backdrop, a.school has been developing 'Tankyu PLAYers!', a course to train inquiry facilitators who are practitioners of inquiry-based learning, with the aim of rooting a culture of 'inquiry' in various educational settings nationwide. Under the concept of [Increasing the number of adults who lead by example to convey the culture of 'inquiry'], this course provides a place for learning to a wide range of educational stakeholders, including schools, cram schools, after-school care programs, NPOs, and corporations.
## A complete overhaul to a more accessible and widely deliverable system for a course that has been provided to over 250 people
'Tankyu PLAYers!' has provided courses for five years, with a cumulative total of over 250 attendees and an average satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5, gaining support from many educators. Based on this track record, this renewal has completely revamped the course structure to make it easier for people of various backgrounds and experiences to participate and continuously deepen their learning. The three main points of the renewal are as follows:
### 1. Establishment of a new 'Liberal Arts Course'. A place to learn inquiry 'one step deeper and broader'