LEARNING OUTCOMES
The CAS learning outcomes are extracted from the IB learner profile characteristics. It is not necessary nor beneficial to tick all the learning outcomes in your experiences at once. You should try to only select the ones that are most applicable for that specific experience. You are required to present evidence, demonstrating achievement of all seven CAS learning outcomes. All that evidence will come from evidence and reflection on your CAS experiences and project. By the end of DP 2 you should have demonstrated substantial development in all learning outcomes, meaning you have addressed each learning outcome several times throughout your programme.
Learning Outcome 1 Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth You are able to see yourself as an individual with various skills and abilities, some more developed than others, and understand that you can make choices about how you wish to move forward. |
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Learning Outcome 2
Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process A new challenge may be an unfamiliar activity, or an extension to an existing one. The acquired or developed skills may be shown through the experiences you have not previously undertaken or through an increased expertise in a familiar area. |
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Learning Outcome 3 Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience It can be shown in activities that are part of larger projects, for example, ongoing school activities in the local community, as well as in small student-led activities. You should use the CAS stages from forming the idea to execute your plan. |
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Learning Outcome 4
Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences At a minimum, this implies attending regularly and accepting a share of the responsibility for dealing with problems that arise in the course of activities. |
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Learning Outcome 5 Demonstrate skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively Collaboration can be shown in many different activities, such as team sports, playing music in a band, or helping in a kindergarten. You are able to identify, demonstrate and critically discuss the benefits and challenges of collaboration gained through CAS experiences. |
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Learning Outcome 6 Demonstrate engagement with issues of global importance You may be involved in international projects but there are many global issues that can be acted upon locally or nationally, for example environmental concerns or caring for the elderly. You should identify and demonstrate your understanding of these global issues, make responsible decisions, and take appropriate action in response to the issue. |
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Learning Outcome 7 Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions Ethical decisions arise in almost any CAS experience (for example, on the sports field, in musical compositions, in relationships with others) you should show you awareness of the consequences of choices and actions in planning and carrying out your CAS experiences. |
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