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The CAS project proposal form is the first document students create as part of their CAS project. In this post, we'll break down what the proposal is and the essential elements it must include.
CAS project proposal form explained
The CAS project proposal form is the first document where students outline their CAS project idea. It must include key details about the project and receive approval from the school's CAS supervisor before students can begin executing their project.
Although the IB does not provide a specific rubric, the proposal is typically created as a Word document and should include the following information:
Basic information
In this section the students should include the following information:
- The names of the students involved
- The date of submission of the proposal
- The title of the project
- The supervisor's name and contact information
- Start and end date (does not have to be very specific)
Project description
In this section students should provide an overview of their project. Students should outline what the project is, its intended impact and the goals students aim to achieve. Students should also mention why they have chosen to engage in this particular project and how it aligns with their interests, skills, or values. Essentially, students must demonstrate personal motivation and the meaningfulness of the project.
CAS strands
Students should identify which CAS strands (Creativity, Activity, Service) the project covers and how are exactly are they addressed. Note that the CAS project may focus on one, two, or even all three of the strands.
Learning outcomes
It is also imperative you identify which of the seven learning outcomes (Identify strengths and develop areas for growth, Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, Initiate and plan a CAS experience, Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences, Demonstrate skills and recognize the benefits of collaboration, Engage with global issues, Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions) are addressed by your CAS project. It is important you detail how exactly these learning outcomes will be fulfilled. While it is not required to meet all learning outcomes, we advise to fulfill at least 4.
Planning and timeline
Outline all key stages of your CAS project (investigation, preparation, action reflection, and demonstration) and mention what and how will it be done for each stage. Make sure to also create a timeline and set deadlines, keeping in mind that the CAS project must last 4 weeks.
Roles and responsibilities
Detail each person's role in the project. Make sure to mention how the interplay of the distributed responsibilities will shape a comprehensive and impactful CAS project.
Resources required
Mention any resources or funding that will be required for your project. Explain how these will be obtained and used for the project.
Reflection and evidence collection
Explain how you will document the project (photos, video recording, or even journaling are all valid methods that can be implemented along each other). Also make sure to plan on how you will be reflecting on the process.
Supervisor's approval
Last but not least, you must dedicate space for your CAS coordinator's approval. It is absolutely imperative that your CAS project proposal is approved before you engage in it.
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