5 Stages of CAS

Summary

The 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.