Collaboration

I used my collaboration skills when dividing up the tasks. I talked with my group member’s and asked them what they felt comfortable doing. Based on that information I decided to make the icing, which no one wanted to do. I feel that it’s important for everyone to work on the tasks they want so that the lab would actually be fun for them. I also used collaboration while brainstorming what cupcake and we should make. We came up with a main idea (berry themed) and branched off from there. One of my group members wanted to have a lot of fruit flavour in the cupcake. I came up with the idea of making a berry flavoured icing.

Collaboration and Communication Skills

I showed the skill of collaboration in this food’s lab. This was the very first lab we did, and I had to work with very new people. My partner and I divided the roles in this lab. I took on the role of measuring the dry ingredients and mixing it all together. Having equal roles helped us find success in this lab because it went by faster, and we finished on time. I also had the role of dishwasher when cleaning up after the lab. I followed the instructions posted on the cupboards which helped me know what to do and what was expected. Overall, I worked with others to achieve the common goal of baking yummy cookies, getting out of class on time and that’s what we did.

What I can improve on is getting support by other groups when I need help. When my group and I need help we ask the teacher, but we should really ask the groups around us. I shouldn’t be hesitant to ask because it will help my communication skills. In future labs, I will try to keep this in mind to build on this skill further.