2014 IIME REPORTCountry [ Philippines]
School[Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku] Teacher [ Karina Melissa I. Cadiogan ] grade ( ) student number ( 9 )JP School [ Kanazawa Seiryo University ] Teacher [ Kazuhisa Shimizu ]# Subjects, Activities and Times of the lessons
Subject
Conception of the lesson
Times
The Artmile Project was not incorporated in any course or subjects in theTwice aArt Mile Project college. Instead, an Art Mile Project Society was made in order to invite asmonth.
Society
many International Studies students from different classes as possible.
9:00-12:00
When the members were successfully chosen, weekly meetings were set.
# Theme and Message of the mural
ThemeMessage

Past, Present and Future of Japan-Philippine Relations
In the mural, images of Japan and the Philippines’ past are painted (WW2 soldiers and theold Japanese war flag). In other parts of the mural, significant places, objects andtraditions that are present in both countries are shown as well. Technologies andinstitutions are also painted in the mural to signify the future of the Japan-Philippinerelations. The message of the mural is simple- from being enemies in the past, Japan andthe Philippines are currently making ways to strengthen their renewed positive
relationship in order to have a better future for both nations.
More of the mural’s design and concept can be learned through:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoEHHw7xFKg# Effects and the Problems
Effects your students have gained
The students were able to gain more knowledge
about the partner school, its students and theircountry. The students were also able to appreciateart more and realize how powerful it can be as a tool
for friendship between to people of different cultures.

Points for further improvement

# How has your impression toward your partner country and/or the world changed?
Change in student’s impression
Change in teacher’s impression-cultural awareness-cultural awareness-cultural sensitivity-cultural sensitivity- forging of friendships- forging of friendships-improvement of Nihongo and English language skills -improvement of Nihongo and English language skills-increased interest in teaching culture through art# Flow of the Activity
ContentMonthIntroduction

Research

Sept

Oct

Composition

NovPainting

JanFeb
(1stweek)

Appreciation
ReflectionFeb
3rdweek

What you didSet up video conference
through Skype with KSU andMKD.
EmailedShimizu
sensei regarding dates ofvideo conference.

Your students attitude/reflection
Initially, students became excited tomeet their partner school members forthe first time. The video conference
allowed them to introduce themselves
and identify who their main partners are.

2nd week of Sept- KSU Art
Mile members visited MKD
for a week. A city tour,
school visit and various
activities were given to theKSU Artmile members.

In the 2nd week of September, after
exchanging texts and letters online andthrough mobile apps, they were finallyable to meet their KSU partners inperson. The week-long visit allowed
them to get to know their partners betterand exchange cultural and traditional
information.
The research was an interesting
challenge for my students, since almost
all of them have never been to Japan.
The week-long visit, however, was agood and faster way of doing research.
Research was gotten through constantcommunication between partner school
members.
Composition was challenging as well,since some students are not highly
skilled in painting. To overcome thechallenge, MKD students was divided
into groups- 1 group for the concept and
1 group for the painting and design.
This was an enjoyable activity for thestudents.

Art Mile members wereasked to consolidate theirresearch on Kanazawa andJapan, as well as theirsignificant memories fromthe KSU visit in September.
Required Artmile members
to submit first draft of muralcomposition and design.
First draft was sent via email
to Shimizu sensei and thenexplained through videoconference.
Art Mile members were given
the supplies for the muraland given the liberty to paintthe mural according to thecomposition and concept
they want.
We displayed the mural on
the 2nd floor of MKD for aweek. All students of MKD
were asked to reflect on themural.

The painting activity proved fun andsuccessful for the students. Althoughmany of them didn’t know how to draw,
most of them found it easier to paint.

The MKD Artmile members, upon seeing
their finished product, felt a sense ofachievement and happiness.

SubjectArt Mile
ProjectSociety

Art MileProjectSociety

Art MileProjectSociety

Art MileProjectSociety

Art MileProjectSociety

# Aim of the Lessons and Result
Aim: Rank A to C in order you put emphasis on (A: very much/ B: much / C: not so much)
Result: Rank 5 to 1 (5: very effective / 4: effective / 3: so- so / 2: not so effective / 1: not effective at all)

Expected Effect

Aim

ResultUnderstanding our owncultures

A

5

Understanding theother’s cultures

A5

B

4

B

3

Communication ability
in the class/with partners

IT skills
Creating friendship

A5

A

5

Attitude in learning

A5Expression ability

A

5

Appreciation ability

A5in the class/with partners

Collaborationin the class/with partners

How your students have reached it
They were able to understand their own culture better becauseof the information they have shared with their KSU partners.
Also, their trips to some local tourist spots allowed the MKD
students to appreciate their own culture.
While constant communication through email and mobile apps
were helpful, the most helpful way of understanding eachother’s cultures was to communicate in person. Being able tosee each other and exchange cultural information gave thestudents the opportunity to understand the Japanese culture.
The use of mobile apps such as LINE and VIBER were helpful.
Being friends on Facebook and Instagram was equally helpful, as
it became the medium for both partner schools to have a peekinto each other’s lives.
The program did not really help improve the IT skills of thestudents, as most of them were very computer literate.
The 7 month project was enough for both partner schools toforge friendships. It was a great opportunity to make new friends
despite the long distance.
Collaboration was key to making the mural a success. Throughvideo conferences and openness to suggestions, the mural
turned out beautifully.
Initially, some MKD members were hesitant to express
themselves artistically, since some are not very good at drawing.
However, they eventually learned that drawings do notnecessarily have to be perfectly made and that they do not haveto do it alone. They just have to be made effortfully through thehelp and guidance of their co-members who know a thing or two
about art.
The project was a fantastic medium for students to express
themselves and their ideas. By drawing their images of the past,present and future of Japan and the Philippines, they were able
to create something impressive.
Appreciation came at the end of the project when the members
finally saw their finished product. After 7 months, they were able
to appreciate their hard work and realize that great things don’tcome easy. They take effort, hardwork and a bit of help fromothers.