The 7 Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes are not the same as assessment objectives because they are not rated on a scale. With appropriate guidance and support, MYP students should, through their engagement with Service as Action, achieve the following:

1. Become more aware of their strengths and areas for growth.

You are able to see yourself as an individual with various skills and abilities, some more developed than others, and understand that you can make choices about how you wish to move forward.

2. Undertake challenges that develop new skills.

Challenges and new skills may be those not previously undertaken or acquired, or those that extend your existing expertise.

3. Discuss, evaluate and plan student-initiated activities.

The planning and initiation of an activity should involve a discussion and evaluation of objectives, responsibilities and expectations. These steps are often completed in collaboration with others, and are shown best through S&A projects

4. Persevere in action.

At a minimum, this implies showing determination and commitment by attending activities regularly and accepting a share of the responsibility for dealing with problems that arise in the course of activities.

5. Work collaboratively with others.

Collaboration can be shown in many different activities, including working with coaches, adults and other students.

6. Develop international-mindedness through global engagement, multilingualism and intercultural understanding.

This can mean being involved in international projects, but there are many global issues that can be acted upon locally or nationally (e.g. environmental concerns, caring for the elderly).

7. Consider the ethical implications of their actions.

Ethical decisions arise in almost any S&A activity (e.g. by considering who will and who will not benefit from your actions).