See British Style Inquiry-Based Learning in Action
At Rugby School Japan we are proud to be an authentic British boarding school in the heart of Japan. One of the key aspects of being an authentic British boarding school is our commitment to educating our diverse pupil-body in the “British style.”
but what does this mean?
British education is characterised by its emphasis on Inquiry-Based Learning. This means our pupils do not simply focus on memorising facts and absorbing knowledge that they may forget upon graduation.
Instead, they develop essential skills and attributes including:
- Critical thinking
- Source evaluation
- Independent learning
- Problem solving
- Resilience
- Creativity
- And adaptability
These skills and traits are fundamental to our pupils’ success in school, university and beyond, and they are among the most sought-after skills by employers and university recruiters in the modern world.
We therefore invite you to watch the video below, which showcases a typical history lesson at Rugby School Japan:
At RSJ our approach to education is straightforward: foster critical thinking, make lessons engaging and fun, and ensure learning is retained. By doing so we prepare pupils to be active participants in the world around them.
The lesson you see on this page exemplifies this approach through:
- Fast-paced questioning
- Active engagement of pupils with the content
- Reinforcement of knowledge retention
- Encouraging deeper thinking
- Challenging pupils to consider multiple perspectives
- Inspiring pupils to ask thoughtful questions
- Prompting active, in-depth class discussions
This approach allows pupils to understand, interpret, and engage with study material – often leading to dynamic discussions. These discussions compel our pupils to think critically and clearly communicate complex ideas – which stand them in good stead for the future.
Our pedagogy is rooted in cutting-edge teaching methods to ensure that pupils do not simply learn facts – they become willing and active participants in their subjects.
If you would like to learn more about our authentically British approach to teaching, please visit us on campus during one of our Open Days or Campus Tours.
