Fried Rice
Making and Sharing Reflection
In this recipe we used many ingredients in ways that minimized waste. One example of this is we used and ate all the ingredients that we took. Another way that we were able to minimize our waste is by using all parts of the vegetables, like keeping the peel on the carrot instead of taking it off. In foods class we sit down and share our meals with our group members which is a great way to build community. On days when we have take away labs I often decide to share my prepared products with my family members and friends.
Core Competency Reflection
The ways I communicate while cooking differ from how I communicate at ____ (soccer/ work/ hockey/ piano lessons/ family events/etc) in these ways:
When cooking I find that the communication is more relaxed compared to when I am playing sports like soccer and hockey. I also find that when playing sports the communication is quicker and more about telling my teammate what I see, but when cooking the communication is more directed towards instructing my group member of what I would like them to do and listening to what they would like me to do.
One of the ways I ensure my group is clear of the common purpose is to…
While we are still at our desks planning out and filling out our recipe we have a discussion about what we want our final product to look like and who has to do what to achieve that common goal. Another way that I ensured we all were clear on the purpose is encouraging my group to refer to and look back at our recipes during the cooking process.
While working in the kitchen, I help to build and extend understanding by…
One of the most effective ways I find to build understanding is by asking questions of my peers and the teacher when I am unclear on something. I also find that it is imperative that everyone shares an equal part in the making of each recipe to ensure that we can all build understanding at the same time while supporting each other in every task.
I show others that I truly value their contributions by…
My goal with regards to this prompt is to show others that I value their contributions more often. I feel that sometimes I get so caught up in trying to make the final product as good as possible that sometimes I forget to commend others for how good they are working. This is a very important aspect of collaboration that I think would be very beneficial for me to improve. To achieve this I will take a step back and recognize the work that others are doing rather than just my own work.