La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LXXXI-3103

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LXXXI-3103 - Foundation Skills

A. Foundation Skill 1-Communication:

1. exchanging of information;

2. creating and sharing meaning;

3. applying the skills of:

a. reading;

b. writing;

c. speaking;

d. listening;

e. viewing; and

f. visually representing in society and a variety of workplaces.

B. Foundation Skill 2-Problem Solving:

1. recognizing and defining problems;

2. identifying an obstacle or challenge;

3. applying knowledge and thinking processes to reach a solution using multiple pathways;

4. showing a willingness to take risks in order to learn;

5. persevering in the face of challenges and obstacles;

6. utilizing the five senses as a resource for problem solving;

7. analyzing past problems and applying basic knowledge to develop logical, creative, and practical strategies to predict, prevent, and solve problems;

8. identifying and considering a variety of viewpoints in solving problems;

9. developing, selecting, and applying strategies to solve existing and potential problems;

10. selecting and applying appropriate technology and other resources to solve problems;

11. verifying the appropriateness of the solution;

12. analyzing and evaluating the results or consequences.

C. Foundation Skill 3-Resource Access and Utilization:

1. identifying, locating, selecting, and using resource tools in analyzing, synthesizing, and communicating information;

2. identifying and employing appropriate tools, techniques, and technologies essential to the learning process, e.g.:

a. pen, pencil, and paper;

b. audio/video material;

c. word processors;

d. computer;

e. interactive devices;

f. telecommunications; and

g. other emerging technologies.

D. Foundation Skill 4-Linking and Generating Knowledge:

1. using cognitive processes to generate and link knowledge across the disciplines and in a variety of contexts;

2. applying a strategy or content knowledge effectively in a setting or context other than that in which it was originally learned;

3. monitoring, adjusting, and expanding strategies in other contexts.

E. Foundation Skill 5-Citizenship:

1. understanding the ideals, rights, and responsibilities of active participation in a democratic republic;

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

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

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

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

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LXXXI-3103

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Career and Technical Education, LR 30:2737 (December 2004).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 6:(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.