CAS Project- Teaching English

1. Possible subject area

1.1. English

2. What is it connecting to

2.1. The teaching of a subject/language.

3. Investigation stage

3.1. identify your interests, skills and talents, as well as areas for personal growth and development. Investigate what you want to do and determine the purpose for the project. In the case of service, identify a need you want to address.

4. Preparation stage

4.1. Group members clarify roles and responsibilities, develop a plan of actions to be taken, identify specific resources and timelines, and acquire any skills as needed.

5. Action stage

5.1. Implement your idea or plan. This often requires decision-making and problem-solving. You may work individually, with partners, or in groups.

6. What is this addressing?

6.1. To teach and run an 16 week program (two 8 week periods) that covers the basics of the English language and focuses on topics most useful to staff members that attend the lessons

6.2. The program will be set up and managed initially by us through the CAS project but we are hopeful that by having run and established a successful program, it can become a sustainable project for other students to guide as it has an incredible impact in our local community

6.3. Teaching staff members english ensures a brighter future for them in terms of interpersonal relationships within and outside the school, as well as helps establish better employment opportunities for the future

7. What strands is it covering?

7.1. Creativity, Action and Service

8. Demonstration

8.1. Staff feedback and participation in lessons in regards to their comfort with and use of the English language

9. The reflection stage

9.1. Describe what happened, express feelings, generate ideas, and raise questions. Reflection can occur at any time to further understanding, to assist with revising plans, to learn from the experience, and to make explicit connections between your growth, accomplishments, and the learning outcomes for personal awareness. Reflection may lead to new action.