Foundations Domain

This panel video about the Foundations Domain was recorded by Georgia teachers for Georgia teachers to help explain the new standards. The teachers in the video worked on statewide committees to develop the new standards and provide insights as to why certain decisions were made and how teachers can transition to using the new standards during instruction.

A brief introduction to the Foundations domain.

Guiding Question: What are some of the dynamic practices embedded in the Foundations domain?

Guiding Question: What are some of the vital components found in the Foundations domain?

Guiding Question: How is the Foundations domain different from the other domains?

Guiding Question: How do the skills found in the Foundations domain build across the grade levels? How can this progression of skills support instruction?

Guiding Question: What role does the Handwriting big idea play in the new standards?

Guiding Question: How will the changes made to the Foundations domain impact instruction?

Guiding Question: What did panelists take away from their experience serving on the standards committees?