For my CAS project, I took on the role of organising the TOK Exhibition for Grade 12 students to present their commentaries to Grade 11 classes. The event involved 14 presenters visiting 7 TOK classrooms, each pair delivering a 12-minute presentation followed by a 2–3 minute Q&A. My responsibilities included creating the detailed classroom visit schedule, allocating students to batches, informing DPTs and participants, arranging any required resources, and sending reminders prior to the event. Additionally, I coordinated the collection of feedback forms from Grade 11 students to evaluate the session’s impact.
LO1 – Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
I discovered my strength in creating structured, organised plans that kept the event on track. However, I also realised that I needed to improve on anticipating last-minute challenges, such as absent speakers or timing delays.
LO2 – Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills
The main challenge was managing multiple people and schedules while ensuring no classroom was left unattended. I developed stronger organisational and problem-solving skills by anticipating overlaps and conflicts in the plan.
LO3 – Initiate and plan a CAS experience
I took some initiative and prepared the full event plan, coordinated with teachers, communicated with all 14 speakers, and ensured the Grade 11 feedback process was in place. This required initiating tasks well in advance and breaking them into smaller milestones.
LO4 – Show perseverance and commitment in CAS experience
The planning phase spanned over weeks and involved continuous follow-ups, updates, and adjustments to accommodate changes. My persistence ensured that no detail was missed and all participants were informed and prepared.
LO5 – Demonstrate skills and benefits of working collaboratively
Though I led the organising, I collaborated closely with the speakers, DPTs, and other student helpers. Clear communication, sharing updates, and delegating small tasks helped the event run smoothly.
Organising the TOK Exhibition was a rewarding experience that tested my planning abilities and teamwork. It required balancing communication with teachers and students, keeping track of many moving parts, and being ready to adjust to unexpected changes. I learned that preparation and coordination are just as important as the presentation itself, and that strong teamwork makes any event more efficient and impactful.
