CAS is at the heart of the Diploma program. With its holistic approach, CAS is designed to strengthen and extend students’ personal and interpersonal learning.
CAS enables students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development. A meaningful CAS program is a journey of discovery of self and others. For many, CAS is profound and life-changing. Each individual student has a different starting point and different needs and goals. A CAS program is, therefore, individualized according to student interests, skills, values and background. |
CAS LEARNING OUTCOMES
CAS is based on the achievement of the seven CAS learning outcomes realized through the student’s commitment to his or her CAS program over a period of two years. These learning outcomes articulate what a CAS student is able to do at some point during his or her CAS program.
CAS Experience Guidelines
A CAS experience is a specific event in which the student engages with one or more of the three CAS strands. CAS experience can be a single event or may be an extended series of events.
Typically, a student’s CAS programme combines planned/unplanned singular and ongoing experiences. All are valuable and may lead to personal development. However, a meaningful CAS programme must be more than unplanned/singular experiences. A series of planned CAS experiences are recommended for a more engaging CAS programme.
Typically, a student’s CAS programme combines planned/unplanned singular and ongoing experiences. All are valuable and may lead to personal development. However, a meaningful CAS programme must be more than unplanned/singular experiences. A series of planned CAS experiences are recommended for a more engaging CAS programme.
There are four guidelines that should be applied to any proposed CAS experience.
A CAS experience must: • fit within one or more of the CAS strands • be based on a personal interest, skill, talent or opportunity for growth • provide opportunities to develop the attributes of the IB learner profile • not be used or included in the student’s Diploma course requirements |
To further assist students in deciding on a CAS experience, the following questions may be useful for students to consider.
• Will the experience be enjoyable? • Does the experience allow for development of personal interests, skills and/or talents? • What new possibilities or challenges could the experience provide? • What might be the possible consequences of your CAS experience for you, others and the environment? • Which CAS learning outcomes may be addressed? While it is not necessary for each CAS experience to address a CAS learning outcome, upon completion of the CAS program, CAS students are required to present evidence demonstrating achievement of all CAS learning outcomes. |
PROJECT IDEAS
A CAS project involves collaboration between a group of students or with members of the wider community. Students work as part of a team, with all members being contributors. A CAS project offers students the opportunity to be responsible for, or to initiate, a part of or the entire CAS project. Working collaboratively also provides opportunities for individual students to enhance and integrate their personal interests, skills and talents into the planning and implementation of CAS projects.
All CAS projects should use the CAS stages as a framework for implementation to ensure that all requirements are met.
All CAS projects should use the CAS stages as a framework for implementation to ensure that all requirements are met.
PROJECTS BY SUBJECTS
There are six subject groups in the IB Diploma program:
Language and Literature
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Language Acquisition
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Mathematics
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REFLECTIONS
Individuals and Societies
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The Arts
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Sciences
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Lanterna Education |
Library projects
In many ways, libraries are a hub for people in your community. Through many programs and activities, libraries draw in crowds of people from all ages & backgrounds. Because of the work that they do, libraries are often in need of additional help. From sorting and shelving books to reading to toddlers at story time, there are many options to draw from. If you’re a book lover (and even if you’re not!), there are tons of fun & creative ways to volunteer your time to helping out at your local library.
1. Story hour
Story hour is one of the most popular events that libraries host. They can be once a week in smaller communities or multiple times a day in cities, but story hours are opportunities for a parent to bring their baby, toddler, or child to listen to a book reading. If you love little kids, this is the perfect thing to volunteer at.
2. Shelve books
Shelving books is one of the best ways to help out at your local library. For a librarian, it is a task that is never-ending as patrons are constantly borrowing + returning books. Most libraries could use you for as long as you’ll stay, so go for a half an hour or all day… they’ll always be happy to have you!
3. Donate old books or movies
Speaking of donations, got some books or movies that you don’t use anymore? Donate your old books & movies to your local library. Even if they don’t shelve them for people to borrow, they love hosting used book sales to draw additional community members to their library.
4. Tutor a elementary/middle school student
Especially if a library is located close to a school, many students tend to hang out at their local library after school. During these after school hours, libraries need extra help. Volunteer to help student or two with their homework!
5. Lead a craft time
If you’re artistically inclined or you enjoy DIY decorations, volunteer to host a craft night at your local library. Especially during the Christmas season, many community members enjoy getting artsy and making decor for their house!
6. Lead a workout class
Quite a few local libraries are starting to host workout classes and other services for free for their patrons. If you’re a fitness guru, volunteer to lead a Zumba, Barr, HIT, or any other full body workout. Bring the community together through free fitness classes!
7. Special projects
Throughout the year, libraries typically have a variety of special events that they will need help with. For example, libraries tend to go through books & movies pretty quickly, so they will often host used book sales. Connect with your local library, find out when these events are, and see how you can help.
8. Delivering books to homebound patrons
Did you know that there are many people in the community who have difficulty getting to a library? One way that you can brighten someone’s day is by delivering books to home bound patrons. Make sure to take the time to chat and get to know them as you drop off the book(s)… many of these patrons will enjoy your company as well!
Love the idea of helping out at your local library? Spread the word to your friends & family, and see if they’d like to start helping out today!
Courtesy: theshefactor
1. Story hour
Story hour is one of the most popular events that libraries host. They can be once a week in smaller communities or multiple times a day in cities, but story hours are opportunities for a parent to bring their baby, toddler, or child to listen to a book reading. If you love little kids, this is the perfect thing to volunteer at.
2. Shelve books
Shelving books is one of the best ways to help out at your local library. For a librarian, it is a task that is never-ending as patrons are constantly borrowing + returning books. Most libraries could use you for as long as you’ll stay, so go for a half an hour or all day… they’ll always be happy to have you!
3. Donate old books or movies
Speaking of donations, got some books or movies that you don’t use anymore? Donate your old books & movies to your local library. Even if they don’t shelve them for people to borrow, they love hosting used book sales to draw additional community members to their library.
4. Tutor a elementary/middle school student
Especially if a library is located close to a school, many students tend to hang out at their local library after school. During these after school hours, libraries need extra help. Volunteer to help student or two with their homework!
5. Lead a craft time
If you’re artistically inclined or you enjoy DIY decorations, volunteer to host a craft night at your local library. Especially during the Christmas season, many community members enjoy getting artsy and making decor for their house!
6. Lead a workout class
Quite a few local libraries are starting to host workout classes and other services for free for their patrons. If you’re a fitness guru, volunteer to lead a Zumba, Barr, HIT, or any other full body workout. Bring the community together through free fitness classes!
7. Special projects
Throughout the year, libraries typically have a variety of special events that they will need help with. For example, libraries tend to go through books & movies pretty quickly, so they will often host used book sales. Connect with your local library, find out when these events are, and see how you can help.
8. Delivering books to homebound patrons
Did you know that there are many people in the community who have difficulty getting to a library? One way that you can brighten someone’s day is by delivering books to home bound patrons. Make sure to take the time to chat and get to know them as you drop off the book(s)… many of these patrons will enjoy your company as well!
Love the idea of helping out at your local library? Spread the word to your friends & family, and see if they’d like to start helping out today!
Courtesy: theshefactor
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