Curricular Goals for the Foundational stage at National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage-2022
Major Domains
Physical Development,
Socio-Emotional and Ethical Development,
Cognitive Development,
Language and Literacy Development,
Aesthetic and Cultural Development,
The Curricular Goals for the Foundational stage
From Competencies to Learning Outcomes- Learning Outcomes are interim markers of learning achievement towards the attainment of Competencies. They are defined based on the specifics of the socio-cultural contexts, the materials and resources available, and contingencies of the classroom
The Curricular Goals have been numbered as CG 1, CG 2 and so on.
| Domains | Curricular Goals |
| Physical Development | CG-1 Children develop habits that keep them healthy and safe CG-2 Children develop sharpness in sensorial perceptions CG-3 Children develop a fit and flexible body |
| Socio-Emotional and Ethical Development | CG-4 Children develop emotional intelligence, i.e., the ability to understand and manage their own emotions, and respond positively to social norms CG-5 Children develop a positive attitude towards productive work and service or ‘Seva’ CG-6 Children develop a positive regard for the natural environment around them |
| Cognitive Development | CG-7 Children make sense of the world around through observation and logical thinking CG-8 Children develop mathematical understanding and abilities to recognize the world through quantities, shapes, and measures |
| Language and Literacy Development | CG-9 Children develop effective communication skills for day-today interactions in two languages CG-10 Children develop fluency in reading and writing in Language 1 CG-11 Children begin to read and write in Language 2 |
| Aesthetic and Cultural Development | CG-12 Children develop abilities and sensibilities in visual and performing arts and express their emotions through art in meaningful and joyful ways |
| In addition to the above Curricular Goals based on the domains of development, developing Positive Learning Habits is another relevant Goal for the Foundational Stage. |
| CG-13 Children develop habits of learning that allow them to engage actively in formal learning environments like a school classroom |
Resource
National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage-2022
https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/NCF_for_Foundational_Stage_20_October_2022.pdf