Collaboration:
Task 9: In my first task, i created a new fitness routine. I decided to work on the bicep, shoulder, and more to prepare myself for the badminton tryouts. I wrote it down on canvas. From this task, i learnt the importance of planning, and writing thoughts down to create a comprehensive plan that can improve my life and make my path clearer.
Task 4: In my second task, i used paper to create a bridge (whose design i searched up online). I balanced a lot of pens on it and it was able to effectively hold enough 100g. Through this, i was able to learn the concept of research and implementation, as well as collaborating with jesse to find the fastest and most effective way to find results.
Creativity:
Task 17: in groups of 3, me patrick and jesse performed a skit on bullying. We explored the harms of bullying and how it can seriously affect the victim. We also talked about how to confront bullies and ensure that they learn their lesson to never bully again. In this task, I learnt how to effectively communicate with bullies and make sure that they learn their lesson.
Task 6: Me patrick and jesse discussed a possible new activity. In our new activity, each learning lab would vote for a sport/activity to play, and then during Friday EL, we would all meetup and play that sport. The goal was to spread collaboration and encourage bonds with everyone else in the learning lab. From this activity, I learnt how to organize wide spread activities.
Resilience:
Task 1: practice a new skill
Me and Jesse practiced basketball, as this is something that we had both done after school and something we both have a profound interest for. From this activity, i learnt how to transform a hobby into a interest that i can build and expand upon.
Task 6: mindfulness eating
I practiced mindfullness eating for a few days, eating healthy and exercising more as well. As a result of this, i felt healthier and more fulfilled. I will definitely do this more!
Communication:
Task 6: speech
I delivered a speech about badminton and why i thought it reflected my interests and was a very healthy sport that more people should participate it (i presented it to Ms. Harris). From this, i think i was able to generally reflect on what occurred and also improve my public speaking ability.
Task 3: Speed debate
Together, me jesse and patrick, chose to debate about the lifestyle choices of betas, sigmas, and alphas. Through this, i think i was able to learn how to effectively communicate with others, not just for the point of disagreeing, but also reaching a compromise and communicating well.
Task 8: perform a skit
Together, me jesse and patrick chose to debate about bullying and how to prevent it. We not only learnt the value of being nice and preventing bullying, but also how to effectively communicate a message through a short form video/skit.
Critical thinking:
Task 13: Wordplay
Through this task, i was able to learn the words that i really value and the words i truly cannot live without it. It helped me reflect on these aspects and i thought it was really valuable.
Task 3: ethical dilemmas
Through the trolley problem, i thought it really provoked my thought and was able to help me understand the value of life and the idea of tradeoffs. In the trolley problem, i generally thought in terms of utilitarianism – both the length and happiness of a life. It was overall a very thought provoking activity
Task 14: the survival game
Much like the first activity, this activity helped me learn what i truly value and was able to provide some much needed reflection.
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