Reflection is an important part of any project. It gives you the chance to look back at the successes and failures that you have encountered. It allows you to see how you as an individual has changed in mind and body. It also gives other people the chance to see how you have changed and progressed.

From a reflection the Activity Supervisor, Advisor and CAS Coordinator can see how the projects could be improved and altered to run in a more productive way.

You may find this a good opportunity to tell yourself and the Activity Supervisor your personal feelings about each project, which you may not have had the time to do verbally, or other ways.

A weblog entry must be written for every CAS activity undertaken. The activity must be completed before giving the form to your activity Supervisor to check the criteria.

Written reflections are not the only way to express your feelings and thoughts about the projects in which you have been involved. If you would like to reflect in some other way, then that’s OK too. Please come and see me if you would like to do some other form of reflection other than a written one.

At the end of the two years, you are required to type a final essay reflecting on your CAS experience, addressing the questions below and eight learning outcomes.

 The Guiding Questions found under "Getting started" should also be used to structure this final critical self-evaluation.

1. Describe the activity. What did you do at each stage? Include dates where relevant.

2. What did you hope to accomplish by this activity? What did you actually accomplish.

3. What difficulties did you encounter?

4. Did you feel at any stage that you were failing to achieve what you wanted from this activity?

5. What did you hope to learn from this activity, about yourself, about others, or about academic subjects? (For example: self-confidence, modesty, respect, awareness, responsibility, curiosity, honesty, objectivity, commitment, initiative, determination, new skills and the ability to meet new challenges.)

6. Did anyone help you during this activity? If so, describe the help given.

7. How did this activity benefit other people or institutions?

8. What would you change if you did this same activity again?

9. What would you like to do next if you could continue with this activity?

If you have any questions or comments about CAS contact:
Mrs. Bassiouni, CAS Coordinator
Email: mbassiouni@rosey.ch