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CAS
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The emphasis of Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) program in the curriculum is “on
learning by doing real tasks that have real consequences and then reflecting on
these experiences over time. The range of different activities should be equally
balanced between the three key components of the program.
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Creativity |
is interpreted as imaginatively as possible to cover a wide range of arts and other activities outside the normal curriculum which include creative thinking
in the design and carrying out of service projects.
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Action |
can include participation in expeditions, individual and team sports and physical training; it can also include carrying out creative and service projects. |
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Service |
involves interaction, such as the building of links with individuals or groups in the community. The community may be the school, the local district,
or it may exist on national and international levels (such as undertaking
projects of assistance in a developing country). Service activities should not only
involve doing things for others but also doing things with others and developing
a real commitment with them. The relationship should therefore show
respect for the dignity and self-respect of others.
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A CAS Activity can either be offered by the school or selected
by a student, subject to approval by the school. It may consist of:
1. Activities chosen with one component,
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2. Activities with a combination of any two components, or
3. One activity or project, with all components included in balance,
An activity in which creativity, action and service are separate is as valid as
one in which all three are integrated into a single project. Temperament, interest,
time pressure and maturity influence a student’s and school’s CAS choice. Students
in the Diploma program will need guidance and counseling to enable them to construct
a meaningful program.
The minimum hour per week requirement for the CAS program is as follows: |
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Year
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Age Group
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Hours Per week
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Primary
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3 to 11 years
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As determined by school from year to year
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MYP 1, MYP 2, MYP 3
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11 to 14
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1 to 2
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MYP 4, MYP 5
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14 to 16
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2 to 3
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Diploma
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16+ years
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3 to 4
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A member of the teaching staff or any other person besides students involved in
the activity will be selected as the CAS Supervisor to set up, monitor, evaluate
all students involved in the activity by completing forms.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION |
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Every student’s CAS performance will be monitored in two ways: |
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Self- evaluation by the student
CAS Journal or Diary |
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Evaluation by adult leaders or CAS supervisor
CAS: Activity Self Evaluation Form – CAS/AEF (see pg 22)
The CAS supervisor may be asked to submit samples of students’ work to the regional
office. The supervisor is then required to write a summary evaluation. |
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For the duration of each activity, students are required to maintain a CAS journal
as a record and medium for self-evaluation and reflection. Entries in this journal
should be made after each week of engagement in the activity.
For more details on CAS refer to the CAS Program Guide. |
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