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!

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 !

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. !

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)"

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!

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?"

Why CAS?"

• Stress release!!• Fun!!• A break from academic studies!• Healthy mind, body and spirit!• Pursue interests and hobbies!

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!

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.!

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"

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!

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

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!

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 !

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!

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!

Assisting Your Child"

• Develop an understanding of CAS!• Encourage and discuss involvement!• Seek opportunities!• Facilitate participation !

STUDENT HANDBOOK"

http://www.discovery.edu.hk/

cms/index.php/en/curriculum-information/communityengagement!

resources"

http://discovery.edu.hk/cms/wordpress/ce/!

resources"

http://discoveryhk.managebac.com!

resources"

http://vle.discovery.edu.hk!

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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