Reflection about the group
As a group, we feel that we have done quite well for our report. The fieldtrips the group had was very illuminating and we managed to put our learning from our fieldtrip in use. This had made us learn more about topics such as the reflection and diffraction of waves and we are able to apply them into the design of the studio as these concepts are important in ensuring a good studio.
Difficulties faced as a group and how the group went about solving them
The major difficulty is that communications between us is very very rare and difficult. Also, we need to constantly remind each other and it is very difficult to do a report together when we are unable to contact each other. Also, the design of the studio is a challenging task as we do not know how the shape affects the studio. We solve the first communication problem by constantly making use of online communication mediums such as MSN to discuss about our project. As for the how to design the studio, we researched on how the shape of the studio affects the studio by ways such as reflection of sound waves.
What the group did well
Although we had a late start and certain disagreements in designing the studio, we managed to come up with the design of the studio in the end and we all learnt the importance of teamwork and further improved our knowledge on sound waves.
What the group could have improved on
The group needs to do work at a constant pace, as there are times when the group simply stopped working while other times where there is a sudden rush in the work. Also, the group needs to research more about whether the material of the walls of the studio affects the audibility of the room.
Self-reflection
Fan Yi:
What skills you have learnt?
I have learnt to apply what I learnt in class into the project. I also learnt the skills of teamwork and thinking creatively.
How has your critical thinking skills been enhanced?
The project is made to make me think more about the topic as it requires thinking. I need to think whether the shape of the studio affects the audibility of the studio.
What difficulties did you face during the PB solving process and how did you go about solving them?
There are some concepts in which I am unsure of as some sources and I solve it by surfing the net to check out the concepts.
What further improvements could you have made?
I feel that I can be more proactive in my project and do not need my members to remind me. Also I think I need to remind my members some more as well.
Jun Cheng:
-- What skills have you learnt?
· Teamwork
- Definitely, as a working team of 3, we have gone through many meetings and discussions over the past few weekends and afternoons. We have recognised the fact that the workload has to be spread efficiently, as someone in the group might have tests coming while the others might not, so the workload has to be spread accordingly.
- During our discussions, we find it much easier compared to just working alone, as we get to find different opinions and share with each other. By doing so, we can help to modify and expand on one’s idea, producing the best and most effective ideas and solutions for the whole group.
- Also, we need a lot of cooperation to get things done quickly and fast. Therefore, our leader has been contacting us as a whole group when he decides to give a meeting, instead of just telling one person so as to prevent miscommunication.
-- How has your critical thinking skills been enhanced?
Our critical thinking has been enhanced mostly by the creating and tackling of the problem statements.
It is basically a two-stepped process -
1. Having different perspectives of the problem(what to be addressed)
- In the first place, it was a tiring and difficult thing to define the problem statements, as we had different views on what they should be. It could even take us an afternoon to complete a problem statement and expand on it until we all as a group accept and agree on it. And during the discussions, we did actually have a few quarrels over the problem statements, but it was worthwhile.
2. Finding solutions to solve problem statements(how to tackle them)
- Although we had already taken great effort to define the problem statements already, it was even tougher to decide on the solutions to them. We literally used up our whole weekend to only research and brainstorm on the solutions, and honestly we had to sacrifice our other commitments sometimes.
-- What difficulties did you face during the PB solving process and how did you go about solving them?
· Lack of time
All 3 of us had a huge workload and different tests on different days, so we could not really finish our assigned task on time, affecting the group as a whole. We all have different ccas, so it was quite hard to find time during schooldays, and during weekends we have family commitments, religious activities such as attending church etc, so we were unable to find much time.
· Brainstorming
This was the most difficult and strenuous task for us. It could take us more than days to define problem statements and solving them could literally take weeks.
· Researching
On the net, we realised that not all information is reliable and precise. Sometimes, we have people posting information which contradicts another source, and it was an ordeal we had to overcome.
-- What further improvements could have been made?
· Manage time wisely
We have to effectively plan out and come out with our schedule in order to meet each other regularly and consistently. During the start of the term, we had improper coordination, but over the weeks, we had adjusted and were accustomed to the meetings. Sometimes, we have to prepare for last minute tasks.
· Get to know each other more (esp. schedules)
The problem was that we did not have a clear idea on the commitments each of us had, so it took quite some time to come out with a plan for the group. And the fact that we came from different classes made it more difficult at the beginning of the term as we had no clue of each other’s time.
· Sacrifice oneself even at the last minute
Sometimes, if our project was not very good or some errors were last minute discovered, we would have to meet at the last minute (including timings like midnight) so that we could do our project properly.
· Communication
Also, with our busy schedules, it was inevitable to be unable to contact each other at important points of time, such as the afternoon before the deadline, so this caused a coordination problem within the group and some of us ended up doing more than the other at some point of time. Also, at the beginning of the year, when one person tells the second person something and needs him to spread it to the third member, the second person might forget about it and this affects the group as a whole.
Daniel:
I have learnt how to apply the concepts on sound and waves into this project, instead of just studying them and using their formulas in calculations and problem solving. I have also learnt how to manage my time and how to prioritize my time while doing a project, and also learnt how to communicate with the public in conjunction of gathering data and groundwork for this project.
This project has made me consider all factors of a decision and action before implementing it fully, and that I have also developed a more cautious attitude towards the dealing of details and how each small change can affect the whole experiment and structure.
There were many concepts regarding the diffraction and reflection of sound waves that I were unsure of and did not know of at the start of the project, and there was actually too little time for the group to do proper research. I tried to self-study with my teammates during our meet ups, and I managed to render help from a friend’s father, who is a researcher in sound and wave particles, to facilitate the progress of this project.
I feel that we could have factored in more precise measurements and drawn up a much more detailed blueprint for the room, and that as a team all the members must be able to gauge their time usage so as to ensure that the project will not remain stagnant in the long run.
As a group, we feel that we have done quite well for our report. The fieldtrips the group had was very illuminating and we managed to put our learning from our fieldtrip in use. This had made us learn more about topics such as the reflection and diffraction of waves and we are able to apply them into the design of the studio as these concepts are important in ensuring a good studio.
Difficulties faced as a group and how the group went about solving them
The major difficulty is that communications between us is very very rare and difficult. Also, we need to constantly remind each other and it is very difficult to do a report together when we are unable to contact each other. Also, the design of the studio is a challenging task as we do not know how the shape affects the studio. We solve the first communication problem by constantly making use of online communication mediums such as MSN to discuss about our project. As for the how to design the studio, we researched on how the shape of the studio affects the studio by ways such as reflection of sound waves.
What the group did well
Although we had a late start and certain disagreements in designing the studio, we managed to come up with the design of the studio in the end and we all learnt the importance of teamwork and further improved our knowledge on sound waves.
What the group could have improved on
The group needs to do work at a constant pace, as there are times when the group simply stopped working while other times where there is a sudden rush in the work. Also, the group needs to research more about whether the material of the walls of the studio affects the audibility of the room.
Self-reflection
Fan Yi:
What skills you have learnt?
I have learnt to apply what I learnt in class into the project. I also learnt the skills of teamwork and thinking creatively.
How has your critical thinking skills been enhanced?
The project is made to make me think more about the topic as it requires thinking. I need to think whether the shape of the studio affects the audibility of the studio.
What difficulties did you face during the PB solving process and how did you go about solving them?
There are some concepts in which I am unsure of as some sources and I solve it by surfing the net to check out the concepts.
What further improvements could you have made?
I feel that I can be more proactive in my project and do not need my members to remind me. Also I think I need to remind my members some more as well.
Jun Cheng:
-- What skills have you learnt?
· Teamwork
- Definitely, as a working team of 3, we have gone through many meetings and discussions over the past few weekends and afternoons. We have recognised the fact that the workload has to be spread efficiently, as someone in the group might have tests coming while the others might not, so the workload has to be spread accordingly.
- During our discussions, we find it much easier compared to just working alone, as we get to find different opinions and share with each other. By doing so, we can help to modify and expand on one’s idea, producing the best and most effective ideas and solutions for the whole group.
- Also, we need a lot of cooperation to get things done quickly and fast. Therefore, our leader has been contacting us as a whole group when he decides to give a meeting, instead of just telling one person so as to prevent miscommunication.
-- How has your critical thinking skills been enhanced?
Our critical thinking has been enhanced mostly by the creating and tackling of the problem statements.
It is basically a two-stepped process -
1. Having different perspectives of the problem(what to be addressed)
- In the first place, it was a tiring and difficult thing to define the problem statements, as we had different views on what they should be. It could even take us an afternoon to complete a problem statement and expand on it until we all as a group accept and agree on it. And during the discussions, we did actually have a few quarrels over the problem statements, but it was worthwhile.
2. Finding solutions to solve problem statements(how to tackle them)
- Although we had already taken great effort to define the problem statements already, it was even tougher to decide on the solutions to them. We literally used up our whole weekend to only research and brainstorm on the solutions, and honestly we had to sacrifice our other commitments sometimes.
-- What difficulties did you face during the PB solving process and how did you go about solving them?
· Lack of time
All 3 of us had a huge workload and different tests on different days, so we could not really finish our assigned task on time, affecting the group as a whole. We all have different ccas, so it was quite hard to find time during schooldays, and during weekends we have family commitments, religious activities such as attending church etc, so we were unable to find much time.
· Brainstorming
This was the most difficult and strenuous task for us. It could take us more than days to define problem statements and solving them could literally take weeks.
· Researching
On the net, we realised that not all information is reliable and precise. Sometimes, we have people posting information which contradicts another source, and it was an ordeal we had to overcome.
-- What further improvements could have been made?
· Manage time wisely
We have to effectively plan out and come out with our schedule in order to meet each other regularly and consistently. During the start of the term, we had improper coordination, but over the weeks, we had adjusted and were accustomed to the meetings. Sometimes, we have to prepare for last minute tasks.
· Get to know each other more (esp. schedules)
The problem was that we did not have a clear idea on the commitments each of us had, so it took quite some time to come out with a plan for the group. And the fact that we came from different classes made it more difficult at the beginning of the term as we had no clue of each other’s time.
· Sacrifice oneself even at the last minute
Sometimes, if our project was not very good or some errors were last minute discovered, we would have to meet at the last minute (including timings like midnight) so that we could do our project properly.
· Communication
Also, with our busy schedules, it was inevitable to be unable to contact each other at important points of time, such as the afternoon before the deadline, so this caused a coordination problem within the group and some of us ended up doing more than the other at some point of time. Also, at the beginning of the year, when one person tells the second person something and needs him to spread it to the third member, the second person might forget about it and this affects the group as a whole.
Daniel:
I have learnt how to apply the concepts on sound and waves into this project, instead of just studying them and using their formulas in calculations and problem solving. I have also learnt how to manage my time and how to prioritize my time while doing a project, and also learnt how to communicate with the public in conjunction of gathering data and groundwork for this project.
This project has made me consider all factors of a decision and action before implementing it fully, and that I have also developed a more cautious attitude towards the dealing of details and how each small change can affect the whole experiment and structure.
There were many concepts regarding the diffraction and reflection of sound waves that I were unsure of and did not know of at the start of the project, and there was actually too little time for the group to do proper research. I tried to self-study with my teammates during our meet ups, and I managed to render help from a friend’s father, who is a researcher in sound and wave particles, to facilitate the progress of this project.
I feel that we could have factored in more precise measurements and drawn up a much more detailed blueprint for the room, and that as a team all the members must be able to gauge their time usage so as to ensure that the project will not remain stagnant in the long run.
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