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K–12 Standards

Foundations of Education (2023)

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Foundational Standards

  • 1

    Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces. F.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork. F.2

  • 3

    Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing. F.3

  • 4

    Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway. F.4

  • 5

    Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.F.5

Foundation

  • 1

    Research and report on historical events and current trends in education within the United States. Examples: Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, No Child Left Behind, Title IX, creation of school calendar, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, First Class Pre-K1

  • 2

    Explore and deliberate current issues in education within the United States.2

  • 3

    Analyze the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics to obtain personal and professional guidance. 3

  • 4

    Identify and interpret teacher observation and evaluation tools currently established by the State of Alabama or LEAs.4

  • 5

    Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of teachers, administrators, and specialized instructional support personnel.5

  • 6

    Create age-appropriate learning activities that actively engage students in the learning process.6

Classroom Culture

  • 7

    Describe ways in which teachers can show respect and appreciation for each student.7

  • 8

    Explain how physical and instructional environments can be engineered to be conducive to learning for students of various ages. Examples: indoor/outdoor play, traditional/non-traditional instruction8

  • 9

    Research and report on how the connection between learning styles and teaching methods impacts student learning. 9

  • 10

    Compare and contrast classroom management procedures for various ages, subjects, and settings. Examples: classroom layout, policies and procedures, facility safety 10

Domains of Development

  • 11

    Summarize current research on the processes of early brain development. 11

  • 12

    Explain the importance of social interaction, communication, and self-concept in social and emotional development.12

  • 13

    Describe physical developmental milestones from birth through adolescence.13

  • 14

    Create learning activities that apply knowledge of physical, social and emotional, and cognitive development.14

  • 15

    Research and analyze developmental theories. Examples: theories of Freud, Piaget, Marzano, Erikson, Skinner, Bowlby, Vygotsky, Maslow15

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
2022 Education and Training Course of Study

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