stylusdef Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 The title is self-explanatory. Are you allowed to learn a language for creativity? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenSara Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 The title is self-explanatory. Are you allowed to learn a language for creativity?Ýap, I know people who have done this.. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindpet Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 As long as it's not a language you're taking as a subject you can teach or learn a language for creativity in CAS. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylusdef Posted May 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Wow! Then I'm sooo doing that! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest syrianstar Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Wow! Then I'm sooo doing that! WOW! I would love to learn a new language AND get CAS hours The problem is that we've asked our IB / CAS coordinators whether or not you are allowed to learn a language / instrument / sport to obtain CAS hours and they said no........you have to be teaching it to others otherwise it won't be counted as a CAS activity Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenSara Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 WOW! I would love to learn a new language AND get CAS hours The problem is that we've asked our IB / CAS coordinators whether or not you are allowed to learn a language / instrument / sport to obtain CAS hours and they said no........you have to be teaching it to others otherwise it won't be counted as a CAS activity It is odd how different CAS coordinators interpret the CAS regulations differently.. The coordinator we had before would not allow any activities that did not involve all three CAS aspects, i.e. creativity, action AND service. Another thing that seem to be a bit fuzzy is the rule that you cannot earn something financial yourself from the CAS activities you perform, this rule was kind of ignored at my school... and that pisses me off. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silviana Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 It is odd how different CAS coordinators interpret the CAS regulations differently.. The coordinator we had before would not allow any activities that did not involve all three CAS aspects, i.e. creativity, action AND service. Another thing that seem to be a bit fuzzy is the rule that you cannot earn something financial yourself from the CAS activities you perform, this rule was kind of ignored at my school... and that pisses me off.Yeah, our teacher's told us that if we're doing music, we can't play an instrument for Cas; if we're taking art, we're not allowed to do sketching lessons for Cas etc. But I've never heard that you need an activity that incorporates all three... *scratches head*And yeah- ^AGREED. What is the point of doing service if you're getting paid for it?! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchgirl38 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Yes I know someone who is doing this. I think it took a while to convince our college that it was a good idea, but he's really good at languages and takes French and German already, picked up Spanish as a CAS one. Careful though with CAS- don't always trust your Inner Hexagon co-ordinator, if you are unsure, check it out by emailing the IBO. They've proven very helpful with people I know Could always keep a copy of the email as evidence- that way nobody can question it! 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchgirl38 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 WOW! I would love to learn a new language AND get CAS hours The problem is that we've asked our IB / CAS coordinators whether or not you are allowed to learn a language / instrument / sport to obtain CAS hours and they said no........you have to be teaching it to others otherwise it won't be counted as a CAS activity Thats really not true, learning a language or instrument counts as creativity hours. Teaching it would be Service. Email the IBO instead Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest syrianstar Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) Thats really not true, learning a language or instrument counts as creativity hours. Teaching it would be Service. Email the IBO instead I will hopefully if I ever get the time!! I think our schoool is being extra strict on simple things like CAS activities / hours mainly because its the first year they ever offer the IB Diploma and they want to have a perfect record to show the IBO that they are capable of handling everything. Hence things like going to the gym or learning a language or a new skill is not counted as CAS ( I know other schools here get hours for going to the gym!) unless you're teaching it, as a form of service.meh Edited June 2, 2008 by syrianstar Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
__inthemaking Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Yep, my friends have done this. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcantstopthebeat Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 One of my friends is going to learn sign language for CAS hours.You can't learn an instrument or play a sport for CAS?? I don't know how I'd fill my hours if my CAS coordinator was like that!! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silviana Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Yeah, like everyone else has said, it all depends on your teacher's interpretation. My teacher won't let us... :'( but I'm sure it'll be fine if you TEACH it to someone. Good luck with CAS! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
auron Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I think you CAN learn a language for CAS, just as long as you aren't sitting an exam for it.For me, I'm learning Japanese.........but self-taught so have no supervisor. All those potential CAS hours gone to waste.... =(AURON Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertomx Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Yes it's possible to do it. I learned some italian and got about... meh idk how many hours, but plenty enough. the thing is, i hate when cas coordinators do it so much more difficult for students. i mean, if the ibo allows it, why the hell do they restrict it? thats just stupid and makes it a lot harder!... if you are unsure, check it out by emailing the IBO. They've proven very helpful with people I know Could always keep a copy of the email as evidence- that way nobody can question it!omg you can email them?i didnt know that!care to explain how? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paccu Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I've take the Chinese HL but I don't know whether I will be allowed to learn Putonghua......as we speak Cantonese in Hong Kong....I guess I have to ask my teacher first =[ Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaginelifeless Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 yupp. i've been using my external japanese classes for creativity hours... honestly, its the easiest way to get hours!!! i got the maximum 30hrs for an activity within 1 month 1 week because my lessons are 3hrs twice a week((: Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneyfaery Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 omg you can email them?i didnt know that!care to explain how?You should be able to find their email on your school site. That's how it is for me, anyway. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBKatte Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) My friend and me both really want to learn sign language for Creativity, but my coordinator says he is not sure he will allow it, because he says that learning languages does not involve creative THINKING (well, does playing a music instrument involve creative thinking? its just playing music from a piece of paper right?)so I was wondering if any one could help me how to convince him, anyone having any brilliant arguments on why you should be allowed? (apart from the obvious, that it IS creative). (Its self-taught but my school usually doesn't have any objections to that, and there is a teacher in school who knows sign language who could supervise, just in case anyone was wondering abou that... ) Edited October 5, 2008 by IBKatte Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stariixniite Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm definitely taking korean lessons and getting hours. but i'm guessing that you'll have to specifically check with your coordinator. some allow it and some don't, apparently. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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