Description of the experience:
Baking and Cooking has always been my way of letting go of the mundane routine of homework, deadlines, and assessments. CAS offered me a platform to exercise my love for baking and cooking more frequently and thus I obliged. I baked cakes and an array of other items over the course of a few months. The process was particularly tedious and expected me to stick to the perfect measurements which if not met would result in a failure.
Learning outcome 1:
Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
I was able to follow instructions through the online tutorials and rectify my mistakes. The identification of my strengths and weaknesses helped me know where I stood in the terms of successfully completing baking and cooking. I worked on my weakness of being impatient as I was eager for instant results. This made me realize that being composed will only going to lead me to a fruitful result.
Learning outcome 2:
Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process
Baking and cooking are new activities for me hence learning how to excel in that was tough. I have never tried baking or cooking by myself without any supervision. Hence, it was challenging for me to bake/ cook without any guidance. I haven’t done anything similar apart from trying instant recipes. This was my first time exhibiting this creation. I overcame this challenge through the help of YouTube videos as there were many tutorials available that guided me through the whole process. I feel capable of learning new tasks as this has given me the confidence that I needed to take the opportunity of attempting new things. It is important to undertake new challenges as it contributes to one’s growth. Baking and cooking are life skills hence this will definitely help me in any situation needed. Learning this life skill has made me confident as I know I will be able to survive without anyone’s assistance in this area.
Learning outcome 3:
Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
I organized myself by planning what I wish to cook or bake today. I would either take the help of my mother or online sources like YouTube when it came to finding recipes. I planned out the measurements and all the items I would need from the beginning and ensured that I had a good amount of them before I began baking. I usually do plan my activities but sometimes it is difficult for me to execute all the planning in an organized way. It was difficult as baking and cooking required me to give additional time behind it. To implement this plan successfully I learned to use my self-management skills. It is important to know how to plan and initiate activities as it helps organize and strategies our workload.
Learning outcome 4:
Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences
Baking and cooking require me to invest and commit time and dedication. I tend to commit to things that I know I am capable of achieving. I failed several times, I remember how one of the cakes I baked had a little less water than what was expected. Although I added a little milk, butter, and water to tend to the batter, it was something that could have been improved upon. It is important to portray perseverance and commitment as I will be able to level up my skills and will be helping around by using my capabilities and abilities to their maximum.
Final Take Away:
Through this activity and creativity task, I have improved and applied the learner profile inquirer by questioning each step for if I am on the right track or not. Baking and Cooking also made me patient as the results took time.
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