Reflection on project

I have gained valuable learning experiences through this project from brainstorming of ideas, collaborating with team members to gathering survey results and writing a formal proposal.

At the beginning of this project, our group had a tough time deciding on the topic in relation to Concept Plan 2011. However, after much discussion, we came to a consensus quickly and decided on the idea of implementing rooftop gardens as an avenue to generate more social interaction among residents. As our understanding for this project was clear, we were able to get started on the project quickly.

For this project, we had used various modes of communication such as face-to-face meetings, emailing and wiki.NUS for discussion. During the meeting, wiki.NUS was used as platform to record the minutes. Wiki.NUS was very useful as we could access to it easily to check our responsibilities and the deadlines. This had also improved our efficiency. However, it was not used as the main form of discussion for this project. This was because we felt that face-to-face meeting provided a better avenue for us to share our opinions regarding the project, especially in evaluating the survey results.


I believe that one of the reasons why this project could be completed successfully was because there was effective communication among the members. We were clear of our responsibilities and made effort to write a well substantiated report. The deadlines and what was expected of each of us were also understood. Thus, we were able to complete the project efficently. I also felt that as we had cooperated as a team previously for the peer teaching assignment, it was easier for us to collaborate this time.

Even though doing an individual project might seem hassle free, I felt that without the help of my team mates, I might not be able to achieve the same quality of work. I had also learnt a lot from them. For example,they taught me how to phrase my sentences in a more concise way. They had also encouraged me and built up my confidence for the oral presentation. Good team mates not only contribute to the project significantly or do their work responsibly, but they also help one another to improve. I am glad to be part of this team and to learn many useful things from them.

Lastly, I would like to thank Dr Radhika for advising and guiding us in this project! Thank you!:)