BOATING
Summarize what you did in this activity/project:
In this activity, we boated across a lake multiple times using a conventional boat paddle. It was a physically demanding process as this was my first time doing so and it took a while before I got used to the technique of using one paddle, soon after which I learnt how to row the boat using both paddles. We tried to navigate and change directions as per our convenience with a huge amount of teamwork. It was an overall exhilarating experience that really tested our physical capabilities.
​Explain what you hoped to accomplish through this activity/project?
With this I hoped to try out and develop a new skill. I had never boated on a vast lake before this and wanted to try something new to expand my own skillset. With that, I also wanted to see how well I worked with and coordinated with my classmates.
How successful were you in achieving your goals? What difficulties did you encounter and how did you overcome them?
I believe I was successful in achieving my goals. Not only did I learn to communicate well with my teammates and coordinate my paddling with theirs through active listening, but I also learned how to paddle and stir the boat using proper techniques and methods, such as learning how to use the paddle to make rowing more efficient by positioning my hands and arms in a way that allows for maximum rowing and coverage. At first, it wasn't easy trying to get the techniques down, however, the only way to overcome this was by giving it time and trusting my abilities and the process.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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