Today is Wednesday and Wednesday means CAS session during periods 5&6. Today our CAS co-ordinator Mr Parker used this time to introduce Extended Essay to us.
At first we were given a copy of EE guide and a question sheet. I was familiar with the guide already so answering questions on it was not of any problem for me. Working collaboratively with Natasha I quickly answered all of the questions and highlighted important bits in the guide.
Shortly after we have moved on to another activity that was very similar to the one we did in our first CAS session. It required us breaking up into groups and running to the other side of the sports hall to memorize EE outcomes and run back to dictate to the person responsible for writing those down. I thought it could have been a very effective activity for our group if only we didn't break each outcome down in half so that one member memorized the first half whilst the second member kept in mind the other half. At least we were able to complete the whole list of outcomes.
Our third and final activity was to devise a short play based on a list of requirements of the student and the supervisor in process of completing EE. I found it the most challenging task of all because we were given a very limiting amount of time - 20 minutes - and it was difficult to come up with an idea for a piece of drama and to incorporate the list of requirements in it. By the time my group came up with an idea and talked through it, the time was up and we did not get a chance to rehearse the play. Nevertheless I think it was a good time management activity and an opportunity to reminisce of good times during IGCSE drama.
The session was very enjoyable for me except for the fact that I learned that we were not allowed to write our EE for the subject that we are not currently studying. This put me into disappointment because I have genuine interest in area of abnormal behavior which is covered in psychology course that I am not studying.
CAS Outcomes met:
- increasing awareness of strengths and areas for growth
- working collaboratively with others
- developing new skills
At first we were given a copy of EE guide and a question sheet. I was familiar with the guide already so answering questions on it was not of any problem for me. Working collaboratively with Natasha I quickly answered all of the questions and highlighted important bits in the guide.
Shortly after we have moved on to another activity that was very similar to the one we did in our first CAS session. It required us breaking up into groups and running to the other side of the sports hall to memorize EE outcomes and run back to dictate to the person responsible for writing those down. I thought it could have been a very effective activity for our group if only we didn't break each outcome down in half so that one member memorized the first half whilst the second member kept in mind the other half. At least we were able to complete the whole list of outcomes.
Our third and final activity was to devise a short play based on a list of requirements of the student and the supervisor in process of completing EE. I found it the most challenging task of all because we were given a very limiting amount of time - 20 minutes - and it was difficult to come up with an idea for a piece of drama and to incorporate the list of requirements in it. By the time my group came up with an idea and talked through it, the time was up and we did not get a chance to rehearse the play. Nevertheless I think it was a good time management activity and an opportunity to reminisce of good times during IGCSE drama.
The session was very enjoyable for me except for the fact that I learned that we were not allowed to write our EE for the subject that we are not currently studying. This put me into disappointment because I have genuine interest in area of abnormal behavior which is covered in psychology course that I am not studying.
CAS Outcomes met:
- increasing awareness of strengths and areas for growth
- working collaboratively with others
- developing new skills
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