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By Brenda Goldberg, CAS Coordinator 2013/14

By Brenda Goldberg, CAS Coordinator 2013/14. What is CAS? Aims of CAS Link between IB, CAS and AISJ CAS Learning Outcomes   The importance of CAS How is CAS being assessed?. What is CAS ? CAS stands for C reativity, for A ction, for S ervice. .

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By Brenda Goldberg, CAS Coordinator 2013/14

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  1. By Brenda Goldberg, CAS Coordinator 2013/14

  2. What is CAS? • Aims of CAS • Link between IB, CAS and AISJ • CAS Learning Outcomes •   The importance of CAS • How is CAS being assessed?

  3. What is CAS? • CASstands for Creativity, • for Action, • for Service.

  4. What is CAS? Think of CAS as the “active” component of IB education, outside of the classroom, which will combine, athletic, creative and service-minded activities.

  5. CAS: Experiential Learning Learning by doing real tasks that have real consequences and then reflecting on these experiences

  6. Creative Activities • Visual Arts & Creative Writing • Debate Team • Theatre Performances (non-credited) • Model UN • Yearbook Club • Playing a musical instrument • Leadership • Initiating Activities

  7. Action • Individual & team sports • Hiking & outward bound • Yoga • Expeditions (non-subject related)

  8. Service An Unpaid and Voluntary exchange, Meeting Community Needs, that has a Learning Benefit for the Student • Volunteer with Generation Earth or AfrikaTikkun • Peer tutoring at school or outside • Community improvement • NGO

  9. Why are we doing CAS?CAS is an IB diploma requirement: Failure to meet the requirements will result in no IB diploma being awarded www.ibo.org

  10. The ultimate goal of CAS and IB? The ultimate goal of CAS is to foster a form of service, such as applying science to the environment, or applying technology to the design of devices to help people, or to improve living conditions in a home, which benefits both server and served

  11. What are the aims of CAS?

  12. What are the aims of CAS? • to provide for your personaldevelopment

  13. What are the aims of CAS? • you step outside your comfort zone

  14. What are the aims of CAS? • you try newthings, like leadership roles

  15. What are the aims of CAS? • You meet community needs and you care about others less fortunate than yourself

  16. What are the aims of CAS? • you develop awareness of other cultures and you consider ethical implications

  17. What are the aims of CAS? • you reflect on your own actions

  18. What are the aims of CAS? • you become a global citizen, able to build • bridges between different cultures

  19. What are the aims of CAS? • you become an internationally minded person who helps create a better and more peaceful world

  20. Link to AISJ? • We are part of a diverse andinternational minded community We provide a balanced and nurturing learning program We foster personal growth We provide meaningful opportunities for achievement We promote positive contributions to society

  21. Link to IB? • The IB LEARNING OUTCOMES represent what the IB means by “international-mindedness”

  22. Link to CAS? • The CAS LEARNING OUTCOMES • are based on the IB learning outcomes.

  23. What are the CAS Learning Outcomes?

  24. 1 • You have increased awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth • Derived from REFLECTIVE

  25. 2 • You have undertaken new Challenges • Derived from OPEN MINDED + INQUIRERS + RISK TAKERS

  26. 3 • You have planned and initiated new activities • Derived from BALANCED+ INQUIRERS +COMMUNICATORS

  27. 4 • You have worked collaboratively with others • Derived from COMMUNICATORS

  28. 5 • You have shown perseverance and commitment in your activities • Derived from PRINCIPLED + CARING + BALANCED

  29. 6 • You are engaged with issues of global importance • Derived from KNOWLEDGEABLE + THINKERS + CARING

  30. 7 • You have considered the ethical implications of your actions • Derived from CARING + THINKERS

  31. 8 • You have developed new skillsDerived from INQUIRERS + OPEN MINDED +RISK TAKERS

  32. Why is CAS important?

  33. Why is CAS IMPORTANT ? Because we should learn “How life works”

  34. Why is CAS IMPORTANT ? Because we have good qualities we are unaware of, have inner resources we haven’t discovered, and have opportunities we never dreamed of

  35. Because extracurricular activities make us stand out when we apply to colleges Why is CAS important ?

  36. How is CAS assessed?

  37. What are the CAS requirements? • Evidence of learning • Evidence of participation • Balanced CAS program

  38. How is CAS being assessed? • Evidence of learning: • Insightful Two Week Reflections in Managebac • Meeting all 8 Learning Outcomes throughout the entire CAS program • Final CAS Project Presentation

  39. How is CAS being assessed? • Evidence of participation: • Minimum requirement of 18 months • Attendance Records • Supervisor Reviews

  40. How is CAS being assessed? • Balanced CAS Program: • Evidence of Balance between C-A-S

  41. REMEMBER: A good CAS Program should be both challenging and enjoyable A personal journey of self-discovery Including experiences that are profound and life-changing

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