1. What was the experience like for you?
This was an extremely new and amazing experience that exceeds my expectation. The ropes course is not only a physical but a more intellectual activity, and this makes it a really interesting game.
2. Were there any benefits to you as an individual?
I learnt that team work is especially important in the course and how it is done by the cooperation of many individuals. It also helps me to get close to my classmates and learn more about them.
3. What were the benefits to us as a class?
As a class, we learn how to share our thoughts and make use of it in real life problem. We learn from mistakes and improve our strategy by combining different opinions.
4. Compare and contrast how this activity relates to the themes in Ch 4?
This activity shares same values of the ‘’can-do’’ spirit in American trait. In the ropes course, we are willing to experiment ways to solve problem, which also agree with the proverbs ‘’ every problem has a solution’’. On the other hand, we are working with as a team and neglect the self-reliance value in the text.
5. Is this activity uniquely “American” or is this something your culture has or could have as well?
I will not say this is a unique ‘’American’’ activity because we have similar activity in Malaysia. However, this ropes course is more interesting than those I tried before.
You mentioned that you have similar things in Malaysia, sadly we don't have such thing in my country even it's very interesting and I know many many people would like to try it back in my country.
ReplyDeleteWe have these types of games but not courses
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that we did it and had fun.
I agree with you that ropes course is an intellectual activity where you need to analyze and strategize to accomplish the tasks. Teamwork is definitely essential in any circumstances involving group work.
ReplyDeleteLi Boon, I'm so glad to read your response. I'm glad that you enjoyed it and pointed out some of the benefits to the activity.
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