Development of the Educational Tools of National Ainu Museum Vol. I:

A Worksheet of Colouring and Learning the Ainu Garments (coat) and Ainu Patterns

Abstract

Before and after the opening of the National Ainu Museum in 2020, the Education Team of the museum, including the author who is a member, developed an educational tool that could be used inside and outside of the museum, and a permanent educational exhibition titled ‘Interactive Station “tempatempa” ’. As part of these efforts, this article analyzes the process involved in the development of an educational worksheet that through colouring in people can learn about Ainu garments and Ainu patterns. Through examining the development of this worksheet as a case study, the paper illustrates the process of creation, the consideration of sensitive issues, and the establishment of learning goals when developing educational tools and programs about the history and culture of the Ainu. It will conclude with the result of a formative evaluation of this worksheet, which was held both inside and outside of our museum.