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Northwest Florida State College
Programs of Study:Elementary Education
Middle Grades Math and Science
Overview
Preprofessional Ready
for the Classroom
Florida Teacher
Certification Exams
Subject Area Knowledge
Lower & Upper Division
Course Work
Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)
Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)
• Exams taken for certification in the State of Florida
• The FTCE comprises three types of tests:General KnowledgeProfessional EducationSubject Area Exam (s)
• FTCE Competencies and Skills available online• http://www.fldoe.org/asp/ftce/ftcecomp.asp
• For more information on Florida certification exams • http://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/BriefingBook07web.pdf
Florida Teacher Certification Exams
Exam Description
General Knowledge A test of basic skills
Professional Education A test of pedagogy and professional practices
Subject Area Exams
42 different content area tests including: Elementary Education K-6 Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9Middle Grades General Science 5-9Reading K-12ESOL K-12
Florida Teacher Certification Exams
Elementary Middle Grade Math Middle Grades Science
Middle Grades Math and Science
General Knowledge General Knowledge General Knowledge General Knowledge
Professional Education
Professional Education
Professional Education
Professional Education
Elementary Education K-6
Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9
Middle Grades General Science 5-9
Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9
Reading K-12 Middle Grades General Science 5-9
ESOL K-12
General Knowledge (GK)
• English Language Skills and Essay • Mathematics • Reading
Professional Education1. Assessment2. Communication3. Continuous Improvement4. Critical Thinking5. Diversity6. Ethics7. Human Development and Learning8. Subject Matter9. Learning Environment10. Planning11. Role of the Teacher12. Technology13. Foundations of Education*14. ESOL*
Subject Area Exams
• Elementary Education K-6• Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9• Middle Grades General Science 5-9• Reading K-12• ESOL K-12
Elementary Education K-6
1. Language Arts2. Mathematics3. Social Science4. Science and Technology5. Music and Visual Arts6. Physical Education, and7. Health
(35 Competencies)
Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9
1. Mathematics through problem solving2. Mathematical representations3. Mathematics through reasoning4. Mathematical connections5. Number sense, concepts, and operations6. Algebraic thinking7. Data analysis and probability8. Geometry and spatial sense9. Measurement
Middle Grades General Science 5-9
1. Structure and behavior of matter2. Forces and motion and their relationship3. Energy and its effects4. Earth and processes that affect it5. Space science6. Processes of life7. Effects of physical and biological
factors on the environment8. Classroom and laboratory management9. Process skills and application of scientific inquiry
Reading K-121. Theories and underlying assumptions of reading processes2. Emergent literacy3. Decoding, encoding, and related reading processes4. Reading fluency development5. Reading comprehension6. Content area reading and learning7. Literary genres, elements, and interpretations8. Diverse learners9. Reading assessments10. Print and nonprint media11. Classroom environments that support reading12. Research13. Reading program supervision and administration
ESOL K-121. Heritage language and English language principles2. First and second language acquisition theories and classroom applications3. Sociolinguistic, cultural, ethnic, and sociopolitical issues4. Curriculum, curriculum materials, and resources5. Instructional models6. Instructional methods and strategies7. Instructional technology8. Literacy development and classroom application9. Assessment10. Exceptional Student Education (ESE) issues related
to English Language Learners (ELL)11. Federal and state mandates
Questions?
Competencies and SkillsPerformance Standards and Indicators
• FEAPs• Professional Educator• Reading• ESOL• Subject Area Exam (s)• Uniform Core Curriculum• Student Learning Outcomes• Sunshine State Standards
Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs)
• Three benchmark levels:– Preprofessional (you)– Professional– Accomplished
• Florida Educator Accomplished Practices http://www.fldoe.org/dpe/publications.asp
• Preprofessional Educator Accomplished Practices• http://www.fldoe.org/dpe/publications/preprofessiona
l4-99.pdf
Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs)
1. Assessment2. Communication3. Continuous Improvement4. Critical Thinking5. Diversity6. Ethics7. Human Development and Learning8. Knowledge of Subject Matter9. Learning Environments10. Planning11. Role of the Teacher12. Technology
Uniform Core Curriculum (UCC)• 2007 Florida Statutes• Title XLVIII Chapter 1004.04(2)(b)
Public accountability and state approval for teacher preparation programs The rules to establish uniform core curricula for each state-approved
teacher preparation program must include, but are not limited to, a State Board of Education identified foundation in scientifically researched, knowledge-based reading literacy and computational skills acquisition; classroom management; school safety; professional ethics; educational law; human development and learning; and understanding of the Sunshine State Standards content measured by state achievement tests, reading and interpretation of data, and use of data to improve student achievement.
Available: http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch1004/SEC04.HTM&Title=->2007->Ch1004->Section%2004#1004.04
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)1. Demonstrate current knowledge of subject matter, learning theories, and cognitive
development;2. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills across the full spectrum of
professional duties3. Employ critical thinking throughout all aspects of the teaching and learning process4. Collect, analyze, and apply data for the continuous improvement of teaching and learning5. Evidence mastery of the ongoing cycle of feedback, reflection, planning, and practice as
part of a dynamic, effective learning environment 6. Apply a variety of techniques, methods, and strategies to improve the learning
environment and promote student success7. Use technology appropriately to enhance the learning environment8. Recognize, value, and accommodate the diverse abilities, backgrounds, and needs of all
students9. Analyze and resolve routine and problematic situations with students, parents, colleagues,
and the public through a framework of ethical conduct, law, and professional practices10. Adopt a commitment to continuous professional development
Sunshine State Standards (SSS)• Developed by committees of practicing classroom teachers and curriculum
specialists and adopted by the State Board of Education, the Florida Sunshine State Standards (SSS) are broad statements of what students should know and be able to do.
• Teaching the Sunshine State standards is an important aspect of educational accountability.
• The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test® (FCAT), the foundation of statewide educational assessment and accountability, measures SSS benchmarks in reading, writing, mathematics, and science.
• High-quality, standards-focused instruction provides students the knowledge and skills needed to be successful on FCAT.
• For more information on FCAT and the Sunshine State Standardshttp://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/BriefingBook07web.pdf
Sunshine State Standards (SSS)• Sunshine State Standards menu. Current standards are indicated by blue dots. Gray dots
indicate old standards for Language Arts and Mathematics.• http://etc.usf.edu/flstandards/sss/index.html
• Links to new Language Arts and Mathematics standards are below the menu.
• New Reading/Language Arts standards by grade K-12• http://etc.usf.edu/flstandards/la/index.html
• New Mathematics content standards by grade (Note: 139 pages, see table of contents before printing)
• http://www.fldoestem.org/FLDOE_STEM/Florida_Mathematics_Standards.aspx
• Key word search of Sunshine State Standards by subject area and grade level• http://tools.fcit.usf.edu/sss/index.php
Questions?
Understanding Your Course Syllabi
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND INDICATORS
Course FEAPs Professional Knowledge
Elementary Education K-6 Competencies
and Skills
ReadingIndicators
ESOL Indicators
Uniform Core Curriculum
Sunshine State
Standards
EDE 3301Elementary School Teaching Practices
EDG 3343Instructional Strategies
2.14.14.24.35.27.27.37.48.18.28.3
10.110.210.311.212.112.3
1.42.12.22.32.43.24.25.27.37.48.48.5
10.110.311.212.212.4
2.1012.112.2
-Teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations
-Technology appropriate for the grade
Examples:
• FEAP (2.1)• Professional Education (1.4)• Subject Area Exam:
Elementary Education (2.10)• Reading (3.2)• ESOL (1.3)
FEAP Competency and SkillFEAP Example: FEAP 2.1
Competency Competency 2: Communication
Skill Skill 1: Identifies and uses appropriate techniques for effective classroom instruction (i.e. listening, modeling/demonstrating, using examples and non-examples, checking for understanding, getting students’ attention, probing, summarizing student comments, set induction, and closure).
Professional EducationCompetency and Skill
Professional Education Example: Professional Education 1.4
Competency Competency 1: Knowledge of various types of assessment strategies that can be used to determine student levels and needs (Assessment)
Skill Skill 4: Identify and sequence learning activities that support study skills and test-taking strategies.
Subject Area ExamCompetency and Skill
Elementary Education K-6 Example: Elementary Education 2.10
Competency Competency 2: Knowledge of reading
Skill Skill 10: Identify strategies for developing critical thinking skills (i.e. analysis, synthesis, evaluation).
Reading Competency and IndicatorReading Example: Reading 3.2
Competency Competency 3: Foundations Assessment
Indicator Indicator 2:Understands the role of assessment in planning instruction to meet student learning needs.
ESOLPerformance Standard and Indicator
ESOL Example: ESOL 1.3
Performance Standard Performance Standard 1: Conduct ESOL programs within the parameters, goals, and stipulations of the Florida Consent Decree.
Indicator Indicator 3: Identify major court decisions, legislation, and legal agreements that have affected the education of ELLs.
Competencies and SkillsPerformance Standards and Indicators
FEAPsCompetencies/Skills
Professional EducationCompetencies/Skills
Reading Competencies/Indicators
ESOLPerformance Standards/Indicators
Subject Area ExamsCompetencies/Skills
12/38 13/50 6/73 25/113 Elementary Education K-635/181Middle Grades Mathematics 5-99/94Middle Grades General Science 5-99/92
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