La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LI-107

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section LI-107 - Foundation Skills

A. The following foundation skills shall apply to all students in all disciplines. These foundation skills are listed numerically in parentheses after each benchmark in this Part LI.

1. Communication-a process by which information is exchanged and a concept of "meaning" is created and shared between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior. Students should be able to communicate clearly, fluently, strategically, technologically, critically, and creatively in society and in a variety of workplaces. This process can best be accomplished through use of the following skills:

a. reading;

b. writing;

c. speaking;

d. listening;

e. viewing; and

f. visually representing.

2. Problem Solving-the identification of an obstacle or challenge and the subsequent application of knowledge and thinking processes, which include reasoning, decision making, and inquiry in order to reach a solution using multiple pathways, even when no routine path is apparent.

3. Resource Access and Utilization-the process of identifying, locating, selecting, and using resource tools to help in analyzing, synthesizing, and communicating information. The identification and employment of appropriate tools, techniques, and technologies are essential to all learning processes. These resource tools include:

a. pen;

b. pencil and paper;

c. audio/video materials;

d. word processors;

e. computers;

f. interactive devices;

g. telecommunication; and

h. other emerging technologies.

4. Linking and Generating Knowledge-the effective use of cognitive processes to generate and link knowledge across the disciplines and in a variety of contexts. In order to engage in the principles of continual improvement, students must be able to transfer and elaborate on these processes. Transfer refers to the ability to apply a strategy or content knowledge effectively in a setting or context other than that in which it was originally learned. Elaboration refers to monitoring, adjusting, and expanding strategies into other contexts.

5. Citizenship-the application of the understanding of the ideals, rights, and responsibilities of active participation in a democratic republic that includes:

a. working respectfully and productively together for the benefit of the individual and the community;

b. being accountable for one's own choices and actions and understanding their impact on oneself and others;

c. knowing one's civil, constitutional, and statutory rights; and

d. mentoring others to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LI-107

Promulgated by the Department of Education, LR 30:210 (February 2004).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:24.4 et seq.