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1. The video shows a person cutting up pieces of cloth and paper and filled the cloth with tiny grains of rice, sewing them up and placing them into a jar . I personally would not like doing such an activity as I am not a handy man and I am not good at doing intricate levels of work . I am rather clumsy and be afraid of myself messing up the craft. I also do get easily frustrated if things turn out to be not good enough as I expected them to be even though I have repeatedly been doing it .
2. Something I had done well would be when I could easily break the ice with my classmates during the first year of secondary. I am an extrovert and I love having human interaction and I can also make friends easily. This really helped back then because coming into a school with not even a single person that I know personally  is rough so I had to make new friends and thankfully I did it with ease as I am a very sociable person. This allowed me to create paths with whole new people and also made some very close friends with which I am really thankful for.
3. I would agree that hands on experience is the most efficient way. Doing something hands on of the best methods to teach and letting the learners do the real thing gives them the essence of how to operate the item which is essential. It is also enriching for the students as they get to do something instead of sitting down and doing paperwork which is rather dull.
For example in polytechnic courses they are allowing students to get better hands on experiences. When I visited Singapore Poly I was immensely impressed to see an actual plane there and it was mainly used by students taking aerospace engineering . If these type of hands on experiences are provided students already have a gist of how it's like in the working world which is important in a modernized society like ours.

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1. No, I would not enjoy the activity in the video as I do not enjoy handicraft such as these, in which there is cutting of cloth and sewing. This is a skill I do not have, and therefore I will not enjoy the activity. However, I do plan on learning this skill in the future as it will be very helpful for the future, should I need to sew or mend fabric, such as torn clothes. instead of having to rely on...

2. Something I have done well is, surprisingly, learning how to play various games very quickly. While many others tend to take weeks or months to learn how to play a game, I am able to pick up the game usually within a day, if not two. This has been very useful, for I have been able to play with more friends and bond more with them. This allows me to understand my friends better and eventually, I will be closer to my friends, and if any situation arises we can help each other more. decent level, teach others (need to specify game, game type)

3. I agree, as hands-on learning is extremely useful when it comes to gaining knowledge. If a student was to merely read through the theory of a subject, such as Principles of Accounting, they would certainly be able to understand the theory. However, with no practice (hands-on learning), and no teacher or lecturer to clarify their doubts, it may be harder to master the subject and it may take longer to master it and execute the practices required, such as recording and reporting in Accounting. However, there are still some who are able to understand and even master a subject just by reading its theory, but these cases are extremely rare. ...above average? This shows that hands-on learning can indeed be more effective, but there are also rare cases where others find it a waste of time.

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No, I don't think i would enjoy the activity shown in the video. The video shows a person cutting,measuring and turning piece of cloth into an interesting shape who then proceeds to put into a container covered with wrapping paper. Personally, I wouldn't want to participate in this activity because i find it boring and i feel that i might give up easily while doing it halfway. I have done handicraft like sewing before and it's not my cup of tea as i could.nit focus with the task at hand. Moreover, i have forgotten how to sew. So, thats why i wouldn't enjoy the activity shown in the video.

On the other hand, handicraft can be good too. Like for example, when i was younger i made a pillow and sewed my mother's name on it as a gift for mother's day while i was in a day-care center and i felt contented that I made something for her. So, handicraft can be a good way to show your appreciation for a person. It may not produce the most expensive gift, but its the thought counts.

2) I remembered 2 years back i did well for my physics exam and i was surprised yet elated. It wasn't an amazing feat but it still meant something to me as i can recall the questions being rather tricky and the time spent studying for it. In the end, i was surprised i passed with flying colours. I thought i'd have gotten a lower mark. I think what made me do well for it is because at that point in time, i loved the subject.My teacher explained everything and i understoof with ease.So in the end, i was sort of proud with myself that i had done well for it.

3) I agree to a certain extent because hands on learning not only enriches one with knowledge, but also experience.From my personal experience, hands-on-learning is useful for my DnT lessons which stands for Design and Technology. It emphasises a lot on the coursework so it's best that a student should familiarise with the tools. Each time i go for my coursework lessons, i get more familiar about the purpose of each tool.

On the other hand, not everybody likes taking the approach of hands-on-learning because there are different types of learners like visual learners. Visual learners are people who use visual stimulation to effectively acquire information. So in conclusion, its unfair for one to stick to hands-on-learning because they may not know that its suitable for them.

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Qn1. Would you enjoy doing this activity as shown in the video? Why or why not?

-The video shows a person cutting a piece of cloth into 5 equal shapes and sews it up which contains rice grains inside. The person then places all 5 bags into a glass jar and wraps it with a wrapper which says "Happy Birthday" and ties it with a ribbon.

I personally would enjoy doing this kind of activity as i like to make gifts by hand rather than buying from a gift store. When i am making a gift for someone by hand, i am setting aside my precious time and giving my fullest so that the person i am gifting can yearn for. Even if the present is not up to the expectations of the recipient, any kinds gift especially made by hand, must be grateful for as it is only meant for the person receiving the gift. Although i am very impatient, i really like to enjoy doing handicrafts not only to make gifts, but also as a form of leisure which can help improve my time management a lot.

Qn2. Tell me about something you had done well.

-Not long ago, i was watching a show called masterchef on my television where the chefs were competing against each other to make the best fried rice. That was actually the first time i was so engrossed on the show as i have the fullest interest in fried rice which is also my favourite dish. On the same day, i took a recipe from one of the chefs and tried cooking the rice but the result of the dish turned out extremely different, with mine looking horrible and the chef's looking appetising. I then challenged myself that i will keep on attempting to make a better fried rice day by day and noticed that there were changes and improvements. I was already satisfied with the result of the dish and planned to cook my best one on Mother's Day. The day had come and i gave in my best to cook the best fried rice using my own recipe which then, the result looked way more appetising than the one the chef had made. It was a sense of accomplishment which made my family and myself proud and made a wonderful Mother's Day.

Qn3. Hands-on learning is the most effective way to gain knowledge. What is your opinion?

-I strongly agree that hands-on learning is the most effective way to gain knowledge. It is a form of education in which children learn by doing. Instead of simply listening to a teacher talking about a given subject, students engages with the subject matter to solve a problem or create something. Students also tend to grasp knowledge more effectively and quickly rather than always listening to what the teacher has to say. I myself am from a CCA called Audio Visual Club where i have to setup and adjust mics, public address system and the school's control room. When i first joined, the teacher in charge guided us how to organise these equipment and then we had to setup on our own as a test. We had weekly duties as there were lots of electronic systems we needed to adapt by using it. I did not learn a single thing when the teacher was talking about how to use them but was amazed when i used it by hand which was more easier to adapt to. Setting up the electronic systems during my duty has made me more independent and capable of doing things on my own. Thus, hands-on learning is definitely the best way to gain knowledge.

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1) I would enjoy this activity shown in in the video.I see a person making a birthday present.The person used a glass jar to put the present inside while wrapping it and finalising it with a decoration.I think that making  presents is a wonderful activity, because it is more expressive than buying a present.It gives more meaning and making the present allows me to customise it to what the receiver likes or enjoys.
Moreover, it can be a skill that i can use in the future when i am making another present.For example, a few months ago, it was my friend's birthday party and i wanted to give something to him.I decided to give him a pack of limited edition pens that i kept to encourage him to work harder in school and overcome the exams together. This is why i think this activity is delightful.

2.I remember doing well in a speech competition.This happened a few months ago when i was joining a speaking programme that lasted two days.I joined this programme because i wanted to learn how to do well in orals or interviews Before the programme, I remembered that i was a very shy boy and inexperienced in talking to a large group of people so because I wanted to change that, i joined the programme. The teacher was a very nice middle aged man who was very fluent with his languages. Hearing him speak made me even more motivated to do well in the speech competition. He gave us notes and tips on how to do well in skills such as being more persuasive or adding emotions to the sentence.Because of these tips,I was able to learn how to improve on my speaking and with my determination and courage, i tried my best in the competition and had first place. Thanks to this programme, i was able to do well in the competition, talk much better and overcome my fright of speaking to a large crowd.

3.I think that hands on learning is effective in gaining knowledge because doing or seeing the action helps one to remember it better than just reading it.It help to make you to understand it better and experience how it feels when you do it E .Reading it will only let you understand what it is but will not allow you to experience or do it. E
For example, when learning a new recipe for a dish, reading will let you remember the ingredients but you will  not know how to cook it. E However, hands-on learning will let you experience on how to cook it while knowing the steps.
Therefore, i think that hands on learning is effective in gaining knowledge because it helps to understand things better

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1.The video shows a person cutting up a piece of cloth into smaller piece and then  the person filled the smaller piece with beans and sewed them up.After that, the person wrapped them and placed it into a jar and wrapped it up.

No I would not enjoy doing such an activity as i am not particularly good with handicraft and i find that it is rather boring and i feel that it isn't really a particularly useful skill to learn.

2. One thing i have done well is learning how to play the guitar as during this circuit breaker period, I have more time to explore and practice on my musical skills as well as on the basics compared to before the circuit breaker period and this made me feel accomplished and i generally feel happy as I learned a new skill as well as gaining a new hobby.

3.I think the hands-on learning is the most effective way to gain knowledge as we put what we learn normally in the classroom into practical use and it also helps to make me focus more and be more excited about the lesson than listening to the constant drone of the teachers.Hands-on learning also helps to prepare a student for the working world as students would need to put their knowledge to use outside of the classroom to practical use and i feel that hands-on learning really helps with this as it would help students adapt faster.
For example,Students can use art to facilitate their learning, such as drawing a map, performing a skit to describe a historical event, or writing a short biographical poem about an historical figure.This would eventually help to test our knowledge in the subject and would help to make us more interested in learning more.

All in all, i believe that hands-on experience may be the most optimal way to learn but there are also other effective ways like learning a new skill from mimicking someone who is more experienced in a certain area than you or picking up a new skill entirely on your own though the internet or books .

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1. The video shows a person doing handicraft by cutting a piece of cloth into 5 equal shapes, filled it with beans and sewed them up. The person then put it in a jar and wrapped up as a gift. It is a traditional game known as five stones.

Yes, I would enjoy doing this activity as shown in the video. As we often buy gifts for friends and family, making one is more meaningful. I can choose the person’s favourite colour and customise the size of the item and the kind of beads to use. A gift that is hand-crafted shows that I care for the recipient.  It is a sincere way to show my appreciation of our friendship. I find handicraft is a fun activity and I also get to learn a new skill. Even though good handicraft work is not easy, however it is worth the time and effort.

2. Something I had done well would be baking cupcakes during the holidays last year. The things that pushed me to do my best were a positive mindset and feedback. I did many research from recipes, took notes and advice from people who have tried the dish and told me what could have been done better. After all the feedback I received, I tried to bake the cupcakes repeatedly and modified the recipe. Eventually, the cupcakes turned out nicely and many people praised me that the cupcakes were delicious. I was happy and proud of myself despite difficulties i had faced during the process as I did not give up and tried my best until I achieved the result that I wanted. It was worth the time and effort as I got to improve my baking skills.

3. I agree that hands-on learning is the most effective way to gain knowledge as it  improves attention and better understanding of concepts. Hands-on learning gives students the freedom and responsibility to learn through real experience, rather than through simply reading or listening to teachers. It is also effective in information retention, especially for content heavy subjects.

However, there are other ways to learn effectively. It is to focus on learning in more than one way. Instead of just reading from a textbook, you can find ways to rehearse the information both verbally and visually which involve describing what you learned to a friend, taking notes or drawing a mind map. By learning in more than one way, you are further cementing the knowledge in your mind. Students will have more opportunities to pull up all of those related bits of data from their multiple storage areas in response to a single cue. This means we have learned, rather than just memorised hard facts without real understanding.

*For myself, the most effective learning method is writing notes. Writing notes helps me to focus and better understand main concepts. It also improves my active listening, comprehension of material, and retention. Improves my memory and extend my attention span.

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1. The video shows someone doing handcraft where he/she cuts a piece of cloth into 5 smaller rectangular shapes, fills it up with rice and then sews it with a thread. He/she then places the 5 beanbags into a jar where he/she attaches a ribbon onto the jar using wrapping paper. The wrapping paper even says "Happy Birthday" all over hence I'd assume that it was a birthday present made for someone  .Personally , I would enjoy doing such an activity as shown in the video as I enjoy doing handcraft where I'm able to express my creativity and I also enjoy gifting presents especially when its handmade because its more meaningful.

2. A time when I did something well done was in primary school where I was given the task to sew about 100 Christmas stockings for the school to sell at a fundraiser event. When I first received the task , I was shocked as I didn't know how I would be able to sew 100 Christmas stockings with no experience of sewing. However , with the help of my auntie and YouTube videos , i managed to complete my task in 2 weeks. It was definitely a learning experience as I learnt how to sew and the more Christmas stockings i sewed , the more I got the hang of it. I felt like I did a job well done and we even managed to sell all of the Christmas stockings which made me feel even more proud of myself.

3. I agree to this view to a certain extent. Hands-on learning allows for students to move , discuss , interact and engage in the lesson. This makes the lesson more fun and enjoyable for students and it can also make what is being taught in the lesson easier to recall as students do not feel as bored as they normally would in a non hands-on learning lesson. An example would be when my school held a science camp for graduating classes. We encountered with many different science teachers with very different teaching styles. A teacher in particular , who is also my form class teacher , used hands-on learning to teach us Biology. I found it very effective for me as it helped me to understand the topic better and even memorize the content easier.

However , having said that. Hands-on learning may not be as effective for some people. This is because we are all different in our ways of learning. There are 4 types of learners. Visual learners , Audio learners , Kinaesthetic learners and Read and Write learners. Hence hands-on learning may be more effective to those that are kinaesthetic learners. However , those who are not kinaesthetic learners may have their own style of learning. Examples as each learner's name suggest includes seeing graphics which helps visual learners , hearing information which helps audio learners and reading and writing which heads read and write learners. Therefore , hands-on learning may not be applicable for everyone in gaining knowledge as we are all different learners.