Trajectory of Intrinsic Learning Motivation Transforming into Proactive Action: Achievement Presentation by Elementary School Students on 'Project-Based Learning' Conducted
Kinderly International held an achievement presentation for its elementary school 'Project-Based Learning' program. The program aims to foster proactivity and problem-solving skills essential for the AI era.
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1. Overview
Kinderly International, an after-school entrepreneurship education school (Location: Chuo-ku, Kachidoki, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroki Mori, hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), offers a "Project-Based Learning (PBL)" program designed to cultivate children's "proactivity," "problem-solving skills," and "communication skills." The program's greatest feature is its focus on fostering the "ability to survive in the AI era by thinking with one's own head, making decisions, and acting proactively, rather than searching for given answers." Children set themes based on their own "desire to do" and "desire to know more," create deliverables through trial and error, and present and share their learning process, thereby developing autonomous thinking and action skills. We are pleased to report the achievements and background of the culmination of this program, an exhibition held from November 2025 to March 2026.
2. Background
In this unpredictable AI era, society demands individuals who can tackle unknown challenges and create new value. The foundation for this is children's "proactivity." Our company emphasizes the process where children's natural learning motivation is linked to their interest and curiosity by focusing on themes they genuinely want to pursue, leading to the generation of creative ideas.
3. Program Features
Start from Intrinsic Motivation: Projects are initiated based on themes that children are genuinely interested in, or ideas like "I want to make this" or "I want to know more." By respecting children's "excitement" and "discoveries," their motivation to learn naturally increases.
Co-creative Activities Fostering Teamwork: Projects are conducted in groups, providing opportunities to learn communication skills and cooperation. Team members brainstorm ideas, divide roles, and support each other to achieve their goals.
Facilitation to Enhance Self-Efficacy and Inquiry: Adults act as facilitators, supporting children's exploration rather than simply "teaching." By accompanying them through challenges and failures while enabling success experiences, children cultivate self-efficacy, self-esteem, and deep inquiry skills.