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DP CAS !Creativity, Action, Service"
A programme for personal and social development!
Today’s Intentions: You will...!• Understand the rationale for
CAS!• Be aware of the student requirements !• Be introduced to the
types of CAS, and
examples of CAS activities!• Know where to access resources!
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What is CAS?"• Core of the DP - one of three essential elements
in every student’s DP experience !• Enhance students’ personal and
interpersonal development through learning by doing and reflecting
upon the experience !• Holistic - emotional and physical well-being
!• A collection of meaningful experiences that students select,
engage in, and reflect upon !
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What is CAS?"CREATIVITY - broad, being artistic, being
experimental/original in planning, design and creation. !!ACTION -
activities where physical effort is a core necessity and a specific
focus. !!SERVICE - Community Engagement. Activities with an
environmental, community development or educational theme, either
within the school community or the community at large. Some of
these activities provide an opportunity to address global issues.
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Differences and similarities!• CE - school determines programme
requirements!• CE - a stepping stone to CAS!• Evidence of
participation required in both!• Reflections are a key in
both!• Learning Outcomes are used as achievement guidelines!• Both
qualitative rather than qualitative!• Both - student involvement is
age appropriate !• Some additional requirements in CAS!
CAS and Community Engagement (C&S)"
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Why CAS?"• What issues can I (we) address? What difference
can I (we) make?!• Will you hire me? Will I be accepted in
your
course? Will I receive a scholarship?!
Essential 21st Century Skills / Employability"Accountability and
Adaptability !Communication Skills Creativity and Intellectual
Curiosity Critical Thinking !Information and Media Literacy Skills
!Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills !Ability to frame, analyze,
and solve problems !Social Responsibility Self-Management!
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CAS = the IB Learner Profile!The IB Learner
profile : The aim of all
IB programmes .... • strengths
and areas for growth - Reflective,
Open-minded, Principled"• new challenges - Balanced,
Risk-takers"• plan and initiate - Inquirers, Thinkers,
Knowledgeable, Communicators"• collaboration - Communicator,
Open-minded, Caring, Balanced"• perseverance and commitment -
Caring, Principled, "• issues of global importance - Inquirers,
Risk-taker, Knowledgeable, Principled, Caring, Thinkers,
Open-minded, Balanced, Reflective"• ethical implications -
Thinkers, Principled, Caring"• new skills - Balanced,
Risk-takers!
Why CAS?"
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Why CAS?"
• Stress release!!• Fun!!• A break from academic
studies!• Healthy mind, body and spirit!• Pursue interests and
hobbies!
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DP CAS"Programme requirements!
• Show evidence of achievement in all 8 learning outcomes!• 18
months continued involvement!• Involvement in a major project
(significant duration)!• Adult supervision (Activity
Supervisor)!• Document involvement!• Show impact of participation
(in reflections)!• Activities adhere to CAS philosophy
(challenging, meaningful, new role)!• Some balance across C, A and
S!
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DP CAS "Programme requirements!
• For student development to occur, CAS should involve: !• real,
purposeful activities, with significant outcomes!• a personal
challenge — tasks must extend the
student and be achievable in scope!• thoughtful consideration,
such as goals, planning,
and reviewing progress, !• reflection on outcomes and personal
learning.!
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DP CAS "Programme requirements!
Learning Outcomes"•Increased their awareness of their own
strengths and areas for growth"•Undertaken new challenges"•"Planned
and initiated activities"•"Worked collaboratively with
others"•"Shown perseverance and commitment in their
activities"•"Engaged with issues of global importance"•"Considered
the ethical implications of their actions"•"Developed new
skills"
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CAS Activities"
• In - school activities!• CCAs!• school initiated
groups/events!• student initiated groups /events!• Not
curriculum!
• Out of school activities!• school facilitated !• established
groups/teams/organisations!• student initiated!• community
events!
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Examples of CAS ACtivities"Creativity Action Service
Art/photography gallery Aerobics Creating a community
environmental group
Tournament organisation Badminton Organising an ESF 3-on-3
basketball tournament
Event management Basketball Habitat For Humanity
Website development Gym program Organising DC Swimathon
Choir Kickboxing Community Literacy Programme
Speech and debate Triathlon Creating a Film competition
Drama production CAS week Waste management program
Journalism Soccer No Boundaries
Making a short documentary Tournament participation Orphanage
work
Music / band Surfing Teaching computer literacy
Learning an instrument Swimming Student Council
Community Development Trekking Peer Tutoring (to junior
students)
Fashion Show Tai chi World water day
Talent show Tennis World Aids Day
Pottery Volleyball Chungking Mansions Service Centre
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DP CAS "Managebac!
• Online software used for ...!• Propose / approve activities
!• Student portfolios (documentation of involvement,
evidence of achievement, reflections) !
• Learning (CAS) Advisors to monitor
participation!• Communication between staff/students!
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DP CAS "Role of the Activity Supervisor!
• An appropriate adult supervisor - has knowledge/experience to
guide the student!• Not necessarily DC staff!• Not parents !• Some
activities - documentation is enough !• Complete supervisor review
(Managebac)!• Students should discuss their involvement with
supervisor before submitting approval form !
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DP CAS"Role of the Learning Advisor!
• Support understanding of the programme!• Encourage active
engagement/participation!• Approve activities (Managebac)!• Monitor
participation (Managebac)!• Review reflections (Managebac)!• Make
judgments about student achievements!• Communicate progress with
parents as required!
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When is Enough Enough?"• No fixed benchmark or
measure.!• Qualitative rather than quantitative. !• Using
quantitative measures (hours or points) to evaluate individual
programmes often leads to a focus on the measure itself (“how many
hours do I need to do?”), with the quality of the student
engagement and what the outcomes of their involvement taking a back
seat.!• Quality rather than Quantity!• CAS Advisors use their
professional judgment (guided by provided documents) in reporting
on student involvement!
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Assisting Your Child"
• Develop an understanding of CAS!• Encourage and discuss
involvement!• Seek opportunities!• Facilitate participation !
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STUDENT HANDBOOK"
http://www.discovery.edu.hk/
cms/index.php/en/curriculum-information/communityengagement!
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resources"
http://discovery.edu.hk/cms/wordpress/ce/!
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resources"
http://discoveryhk.managebac.com!
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resources"
http://vle.discovery.edu.hk!
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Making the most of it"An opportunity rather than a
requirement!
• What issues can I (we) address? What difference can I (we)
make?!• What skills can (should) I develop?!
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DP CAS"A programme for personal and social development!
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