5 Stages of CAS

CAS Trips
31 Jul 202005:58

Summary

TLDRThe video script outlines the IB's CAS Experience framework, guiding students through the 5 Stages of IPARD: Investigation, Preparation, Action, Reflection, and Demonstration. It emphasizes the importance of starting with personal interests and skills, conducting thorough research, and creating a detailed action plan with SMART goals. The script highlights the continuous reflection process as a key to learning and personal growth, and encourages students to creatively demonstrate their CAS projects to an audience of their choice.

Takeaways

  • 🔍 **Investigation**: The first stage of CAS involves identifying personal interests, skills, and global issues to create meaningful experiences.
  • 📝 **Preparation**: Transforming research into an action plan with tasks, resources, and a timeline is crucial for successful CAS execution.
  • 📈 **SMART Goals**: Utilize the SMART framework to clarify objectives, maintain focus, and set a completion date for CAS activities.
  • 🏃 **Action**: Implementing the project based on the knowledge and plan from the previous stages is where the actual CAS experience happens.
  • 🤔 **Reflection**: A continuous process of self-examination before, during, and after CAS to understand and learn from the experience.
  • 🎭 **Demonstration**: Sharing CAS experiences with an audience post-project, showcasing the process, challenges, and learning outcomes.
  • 🌐 **Think Global, Act Local**: Encouraging action in local communities to effect positive change on a global scale.
  • 📚 **Research**: Deep dive into potential activities and organizations to understand how to get involved at a local level.
  • 🗂️ **Organization**: Keeping information organized through tools like Asana or a CAS folder is key to managing the project effectively.
  • 📋 **Action Plan Worksheet**: An available tool to guide and structure CAS experiences, including a section for SMART-proofing concepts.
  • 📹 **Documentation**: Importance of documenting experiences with evidence for the demonstration stage and for personal reflection.

Q & A

  • What does CAS stand for in the context of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program?

    -CAS stands for Creativity, Activity, and Service, which is a core component of the IB program.

  • What is the acronym IPARD and what does it represent in the context of CAS?

    -IPARD stands for Investigation, Preparation, Action, Reflection, and Demonstration, which are the five stages of the CAS journey as outlined by the IB.

  • What is the purpose of the Investigation stage in CAS?

    -The Investigation stage is where you establish what you want to do for a CAS Experience by clarifying your ideas, building factual evidence, and researching information from various sources.

  • How should one start the Investigation stage for a CAS Experience?

    -One should start with their own interests, skills, desired skill developments, and global issues they genuinely care about, using this list to guide their choices for potential activities.

  • What is the significance of the Reflection process in CAS?

    -The Reflection process is constant and guides and challenges students in developing and learning through their CAS Experiences, helping them understand the experience and convert it into learning.

  • What are the key components of the Preparation stage in CAS?

    -The Preparation stage involves creating an Action Plan with a list of tasks to be completed, resources or equipment needed, and a timeline for the project.

  • What tool can be used to help organize and manage CAS Experiences?

    -An Action Plan Worksheet or an online project management tool like Asana can be used to keep all information organized for CAS Experiences.

  • What does SMART stand for and how does it help in CAS?

    -SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. It helps in CAS by providing clarity, focus, and motivation to achieve goals by clearly defining objectives and setting a completion date.

  • What is the Action stage in CAS and what is its purpose?

    -The Action stage is where students actually carry out their CAS project, applying the knowledge gained during the Investigation stage and following the plan developed during the Preparation stage.

  • How should students approach the Reflection stage after completing a CAS project?

    -Students should approach the Reflection stage by constantly reflecting before, during, and after every CAS Experience, asking themselves tough questions to understand the experience and convert it into learning.

  • What is the purpose of the Demonstration stage in CAS and how can it be carried out?

    -The purpose of the Demonstration stage is to share CAS Experiences with an audience upon completion. Students can choose their audience and medium, such as writing for a school magazine, hosting a conference, or publishing on social media.

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