The  Young  AmericansTohoku  Tour  2013Summarize  Report

NPO  Jibun  Mirai  -‐‑‒Club

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◆レギュラーツアースケジュール◆Tour  Schedule

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◆ツアー概要

Iwate：Ohfunato,  Rikuzen  Takada 　Miyagi：SendaiFukushima：Fukushima,  Iwaki, 　 　 　 　 　Ohkuma,  Shinchi-‐‑‒machi

Full  workshop:  181  day  workshop:  4

Participants  (students):  2924

Areas:  7  cities  in  3  prefecture Number  of  workshops:  22

Elementary  school：  Middle  school：  High  school：  University：

Participants  (teachers):  344

Participated  with  students:  179Teacher  workshop  participants:  165 　 　 　

35  casts  and  a  director  of  the  Tohoku  Tour

1182  1661  20  61

◆Outline  of  the  tour

Elementary  school:  12Middle  school:  9  (Schools  in  joint  WS  included)

Schools  in  total

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◆参加者数⼀一覧 　◆Number  of  participants  &  audiencePref. School Students Teachers Parents Total  

Participants Audience

Iwate

Ohfunato  /Daiichi  MS  School  District 237 14  　 251   386Ohfunato  Special 74 0 11 85   100Akasaki  Middle  School 126 12  　 138   168Okirai  Middle  School 61 13  　 74   163Rikuzentakada/  Takata  Elem.  School 73 8  　 81   247

MiyagiSendai/  Dainohara  Middle  School 132 0  　 132   Canceled  by  typhoonSendai/  Tomizawa  Middle  School 313 15  　 328   350Miyagi  University  of  Education 61 29  　 90   171

Fukushima

Fukushima/  Noda  Elem.  School 130 4  　 134   624Date/  Kakeda  Elem.  School 222 21  　 243   257Date  Special 125 4 37 166   354Date/  Toryo  Middle  School 161 9  　 170   Canceled  by  typhoonIwaki  Teachersʼ’  Workshop 0 136  　 136   325Iwaki/  Onahama  Daiichi  Middle  School 189 11  　 200   308Iwaki/  Takasaka  Elem.  School 147 7  　 154   370Iwaki/  Izumi  Elem.  School 122 9  　 131   360Iwaki/  Ueda  Middle  School 159 14  　 173   231Ohkuma  Middle  School 109 17  　 126   172Kumamachi  &  Ohno  Elem.  School 91 8  　 99   200Iwaki  Student  Council  Summit 156 4  　 160   1381Shinchi-‐‑‒machi  /  Shinchi  Elem.  School 82 5  　 87   127Shinchi-‐‑‒machi/  Shoei  Middle  School 154 4  　 158   97

Total  　 2924 344 48 3,316   6391 4

◆メディア掲載

Newspaper・9/13  (Fri)  Fukushima  Minyu・9/17  (Tue)  Kahoku  Shinpo・9/20  (Fri)  Yomiuri  Shinbun  Miyagi・9/21  (Sat)  Kahoku  Shinpo  evening  paper・10/6  (Sun)  Tokai  Shinpo・10/9  (Wed)  Iwate  Nichi  Nichi・10/16  (Wed)  Fukushima  Minyu・10/16  (Wed)  Fukushima  Minpo・10/28  (Mon)  Iwaki  Minpo  evening  paper・10/29  (Tue)  Iwaki  Minpo  evening  paper

TV・TV-‐‑‒U  Fukushima  “TUF  NEWS  LIVE  Switch！”      9/17  (Tue)  18:15-‐‑‒18:55・Iwate  Menkoi  Television  ”FNN  mit  News”      10/6  (Sun)  11:50-‐‑‒12:00・Iwate  Asahi  TV.  “Super  J  Channel  Iwate”      10/7  (Mon)  18:15-‐‑‒18:55・Television  Iwate  “News  Plus  one  Iwate”      10/8  (Tue)  18:15-‐‑‒18:50

◆Media

TV-‐‑‒U  Fukushima  “TUF  NEWS  LIVE  Switch！”

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 　Workshops  at  21  schools  as  the  school  curriculum

・In  4  schools,  all  grades  participated  along  with  teachers.  Parents,  local  residents,  and  other  school  students  gathered  to  see  the  show.

Everyone  accomplished  the  show,  with  a  lot  of  support  for  soloists.

Teacherʼ’s  solo  in  the  centersinging  enthusiastically  with  students.

“Are  you  ready?”  Become  friends  in  short  time.

・Adding  to  2day  workshops,  3  schools  held  3day  workshop  to  communicate  more  deeply.

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 　教員ワークショップの充実 　 　①Teachersʼ’  Training  workshop  (Iwaki) 　 　 　 　 　・Required  at  least  1  teacher  from  all  public  school  (elementary  and  middle)  in  Iwaki・138  participants,  including  2  principals  and  1  vice  principal.

◆活動報告２

 　  Productive  workshop  with  teachers

Come  together  to  create  a  powerful  show

Strongly  agree  57%

Agree  34%

Somewhat  agree  8%

Disagree  1%

Strongly  agree    61%

Agree  29%

Somewhat  agree  9%

Disagree  1%

It  was  very  fun

I  learned  new  things

■This  program  has  rich  contents  that  changed  my  value.          (age  34:  female)

■”Donʼ’t  worry  about  making  mistakes,  just  try.”  This  stance  gave  me  new  ideas  to  change  the  way  I  run  classes.  (age  29:  male)

■I  was  able  to  feel  joy  and  happiness  in  expressing  myself.          (age  24:  female)

＜Comments＞

Break  a  shell  as  a  teacher;  new  challenge  with  fun Number  of  answer:  115 7

Very  much  83%

Yes  17%

Very  satisfied  88%

Satisfied  12%¡  I  strongly  feel  that  breaking  our  own  limit  is  so  important,  

and  also  expending  all  my  effort  makes  me  feel  so  good.  I  want  to  teach  these  to  kids.  (Faculty  of  Education  for  kids:  female)

¡  It  is  so  difficult  to  accept  myself  and  other  people,  but  it  is  needed  to  be  a  part  of  Japanese  education  in  the  future.  (Faculty  of  Education:  female)

 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　

 　 　 　         　 　 　 　 　

②WS  for  teachers  and  future  teachers    (Miyagi  University  of  Education) 　 　 　・90  participants  of  students  who  want  to  be  a  teacher  and  those  who  are  teachers    (Students  from  Miyagi  University,  Iwate  University  and  Tohoku  University)

Satisfactory

Do  you  want  to  recommend  to  other?

＜Comments＞

Accepting  honest  feelings  in  a  warm  atmosphere WS  ends  with  a  great  unity Number  of  answer:  73 8

¡ Ohfunato  Special

◆活動報告３

     Workshops  with  parents  &  local  citizens¡ Date  SpecialIt  was  held  with  the  goal  of  building  a  strong  trust  among  students,  parents  and  teachers.  40  parents  participated  in  WS  and  commented  “It  was  a  great  chance  to  face  to  kids”  “I  could  release  myself.”  

From  kids  to  adults,  90  participants  (students,  parents,teachers  and  local  residents)  gathered  for  the  open  WS.

Opening  up  and  practicing  with  smiles  (Date)

People  from  different  ages  get  together.  Strengthen  their  bond.  (Ofunato) 40  parents  became  one  withteachers  and  students  (Date) 9

 　次世代リーダー育成に活⽤用[Iwaki  Student  Council  Summit]Student  councils  from  all  44  middle  schools  in  Iwaki  participated.・1400  audience  including  the  mayor,  parents  and  local  citizens  came  to  the  show  in  Alios  Hall.

・Comments  from  parents  “They  will  be  the  leaders  who  bear  the  future  of  Iwaki  and  Japan.”

 　Education  for  next  generation  leaders

Energetic  show  attracted  audience  and  the  house  was  filled  with  excitement.

Workshop  starting  with  big  smiles.

Presentation  about  a  progress  of  revival  andan  introduction  of  their  summit  activities.   10

 　 　“I  found  something  new  in  myself”

¡  I  found  a  new  part  of  myself  through  this  experience,  that  I  can  sing  and  dance  with  such  a  big  smile.   　 　 　 　(6th  grade,  girl)

¡  I  learned  many  things.  First,  we  can  communicate  with  a  heart,  not  with  language.  Second  is  a  satisfaction  by  achieving  something  with  everyone.  Third  is  having  fun  at  any  moment.  I  wonʼ’t  forget  these  2  days.  (6th  grade,  boy)

¡  I  learned  that  expressing  your  feeling  is  great.              (8th  grade)

A  lot  of  thank  you  letters  from  kids.

¡  I  want  to  be  like  the  Young  Americans,  who  can  make  many  people  smile,  and  who  can  bring  a  happy  feeling  to  others.  (9th  grade)

Strongly  agree69%

Agree  25%

Somewhat  agree  5%

Disagree1%

It  was  very  fun

Strongly  agree86%

Agree11%

Agree  somewhat  2%

Disagree  1%

I  learned  something  new

Number  of  answer:  894

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 　“Want  to  recommend  to  others”  “I  learned  so  much”

¡  They  made  children  shine  brilliantly,  whom  we  always  wanted  to  shine  somehow.  I  want  to  face  each  child  more  than  I  used  to.   　 　(Female  teacher  of  middle  school:  40s)

¡  I clearly saw what was happening in children’s mind. I’m grateful to the Young Americans and staff who supported children tenaciously. (Female  teacher  of  middle  school:  40s)

¡  I  felt  happiness  to  express  myself,  and  joy  to  create  something  with  others.  I  think  children  and  teachers  grew  greatly  during  these  three  days.  (Female  teacher  of  elementary  school:  30s)

Very  satisfied  69%

Satisfied  29%

Not  really  2%

 Number  of  answer:  58＜Comments  from  teachers＞

・Evaluation  by  teachers  who  took  the  WS 　    98%  of  “Very  satisfied”  and  “satisfied”  together.    93%  answered  “I  want  to  recommend  this      to  other  teachers”.

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¡  Kidsʼ’  smiles  were  amazing.  Thank  you  so  much  for  reaching  out  an  invisible  talent  of  the  kids.  (Parents  of  elementary  student)

¡  YAs  ignited  a  fire  in  childrenʼ’s  heart.  That  is  a  real  educator.  This  experience  became  the  start  of  lighting  the  fire  in  school  and  in  home  education.  (Parents  of  elementary  student)

¡  They  can  do  it!!  It  was  a  great  experience  for  kids  to  learn  many  things  such  as  a  sense  of  unity.  So  moved!  Couldnʼ’t  stop  crying!  (Parents  of  middle  school)

¡  “TOMODACHI”-‐‑‒Smiles  were  full  of  joy  and  everyone  was  united  beyond  borders.  We  still  have  a  scar  from  the  disaster,  but  this  amazing  project  became  a  memorable  treasure  for  our  family.  (Parents  of  middle  school)

Very  satisfied  98%

Satisfied  2%

・Many  comments    saying  “Please  come  back  again”      “Thank  you”  “I  found  a  new  side  of  my  children”

<Comments  from  parents>

 　 　 　“I  found  a  new  side  of  the  children”

・98%  of  “very  satisfied”  and  2%  of  “satisfied”

Number  of  answer:  1143

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¡  Continuing  from  last  year,  the  Young  Americans  brought  big  courage  and  self-‐‑‒confidence  to  students.  It  became  a  chance  to  make  a  big  change  for  kids,  and  also  for  teachers  and  parents.  (Fukushima,  Date)

¡  Kids  are  facing  a  difficult  period  after  two  and  a  half  year  since  3.11.  At  the  Principal  meeting,  it  is  reported  that  “Kids  became  more  energetic  after  the  workshop.”  (Iwate,  Rikuzentakada)

¡  The  Young  Americans  has  been  very  topical  in  the  whole  city.  In  two  years,  schools  are  changing  after  holding  the  workshop.  I  clearly  feel  that  a  new  big  wave  blowing  into  Iwaki.    (Fukushima,  Iwaki)

◆教育委員会から◆Evaluation  from  the  Boards  of  Education

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v  This  tour  became  a  chance  to  have  a  self-‐‑‒confidence,  to  believe  in  their  possibility,  and  to  feel  joy  of  expression  for  kids  who  have  anxiety,  and  for  parents  and  teachers  who  support  kidsʼ’  growth.

v Now  that  schools  and  teachers  understand  more  about  the  Young  Americans,  the  schools  moved  on  to  “utilize  the  Young  Americans  as  a  part  of  educational  program.”

v We  have  been  requested,  “Please  come  back  next  year”  by  the  board  of  education  and  mayors  in  every  city  which  held  the  workshop  this  year.  

◆Results  of  the  tour

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Heard  stories  from  the  school  principals  about  what  happened  on  3.11  and  their  school  situation  

◆To  understand  more  about  kids  and  the  disaster

The  cast  visited  the  devastation  to  face  the  reality.  (Ohkawa  elementary  school,  Miyagi)

Volunteer  work:  moving  flower  beds  and  harvesting  rice

The  scar  from  3.11  still  remains  (Sendai,  Miyagi) 16

◆制作物

-‐‑‒Putting  posters  and  introductions  to  make  a  bright  change  in  the  school  gym

¡ Display  items

¡ Handout  at  School 　-‐‑‒Songbook  (Promotion  to  audience) 　-‐‑‒Guidebook  (Promotion  for  principal  and  teachers)

¡ Handout  before  WS-‐‑‒Distribute  flyers  to  parents        and  local  residents

◆Production

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