La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LIX-105

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

Section LIX-105 - Content Standards Foundation Skills [Formerly Section 107]

A. The Louisiana Content Standards Task Force has developed the following foundation skills that should apply to all disciplines.

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 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 in all learning processes. These resource tools include:

a. pen;

b. pencil;

c. paper;

d. audio/video material;

e. word processors;

f. computers;

g. interactive devices;

h. telecommunication; and

i. other emerging technologies.

4. Linking and Generating Knowledge-the effective use of cognitive processes generates and links knowledge across the disciplines and in a variety of contexts. In order to engage in the principles of continued 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 civil, constitutional, and statutory rights; and

c. mentoring others to be productive citizens and lifelong learners.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LIX-105

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Student and School Performance, LR 28:1941 (September 2002), amended by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 37:2094 (July 2011).

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

NOTE: These foundation skills are listed numerically in parentheses at the end of each benchmark.