LO4: Project week first aid course
LO 4 COMMITMENT
Showing perseverance, resilience
On the second day of project week. We went to do a first aid course which lasted about 7 hours. The first aid course was very interesting, as it included theory components and also time for us to practice out the theory by making scenarios.
I showed my perseverance and resilience in these scenarios by putting my absolute effort in engaging these scenarios as if they were real. For example, in one scenario, we had to practice CPR on a dummy, and use the AED to deliver an electrical shock to the dummy. This was difficult for some people, as CPR was tiring and it was hard to focus on the situation which on the surface was very silly. However, I showed my perseverance in focusing on the task, treating it as if it were real.
One way I maintained my motivation when giving CPR to the dummy was by thinking of how in real life, there is no time to sit back and laugh or relax. Another way I was motivated was by thinking of how I could act as a role model to my friends who were with me. I succeeded in this, as they were also very committed to the activity, and we took it very seriously, even going so far as to shout at each other because of our engagement.
My commitment to the activity ultimately made the learning experience better. My engagement effectively allowed me to absorb more knowledge, while making it fun by adding a real element to it.