Northwest Florida State College

Programs of Study:Elementary Education

Middle Grades Mathematics Middle Grades General Science

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Overview

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Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)

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Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)

• Exams taken for certification in the State of Florida

• The FTCE is comprised of three tests:General KnowledgeProfessional EducationSubject Area Exam (s)

• FTCE Competencies and Skills available onlinehttp://www.fldoe.org/asp/ftce/ftcecomp.asp

• For more information on Florida certification exams • http://www.fldoe.org/asp/ftce/

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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 5-9

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Florida Teacher Certification Exams

Elementary Middle Grade Mathematics

Middle Grades General Science

General Knowledge General Knowledge General Knowledge

Professional Education Professional Education Professional Education

Elementary Education K-6 Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9

Middle Grades General Science 5-9

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General Knowledge (GK)

• English Language Skills • Essay • Mathematics • Reading

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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*

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Subject Area Exams

• Elementary Education K-6• Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9• Middle Grades General Science 5-9

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Elementary Education K-6

1. Language Arts & Reading2. Social Science3. Science and Technology4. Music and Visual Arts5. Physical Education & Health6. Science & Technology7. Mathematics

(32 Competencies)

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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

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Middle Grades General Science 5-9

1. Structure and behavior of matter2. Forces and motion3. Energy and its effects4. Earth and processes that affect it5. Space science6. Processes of life7. Effects of physical and biological

factors on the environment8. Science learning environment9. Process skills and application of scientific inquiry

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Questions?

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Competencies and SkillsPerformance Standards and

Indicators• FEAPs/Professional Educator Competencies• Uniform Core Curriculum• Sunshine State Standards• Reading• ESOL

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Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs)

• Three benchmark levels:– Preprofessional (you)– Professional– Accomplished

• Florida Educator Accomplished Practiceshttp://www.fldoe.org/dpe/publications.asp

• Preprofessional Educator Accomplished Practiceshttp://www.fldoe.org/dpe/publications/preprofessional4-

99.pdf

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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

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Uniform Core Curriculum (UCC)• 2009 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

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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

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Sunshine State Standards (SSS)• Sunshine State Standards menu

http://www.floridastandards.org/Downloads.aspx

• Key word search of Sunshine State Standards by subject area and grade level

• http://www.floridastandards.org/Standards/FLStandardSearch.aspx

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Reading Competencies

• Competency 1: Foundations in Language & Cognition• Competency 2: Foundations of Research-Based Practices• Competency 3: Foundations of Assessment• Competency 4: Foundations of Differentiation• Competency 5: Application of Differentiated Instruction• Competency 6: Demonstration of Accomplishment

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ESOL Competencies• Standard 1: Conduct ESOL programs within the parameters, goals, and stipulations

of the Florida Consent Decree.

• Standard 2: Recognize the major differences and similarities among the different cultural groups in the United States.

• Standard 3: Identify, expose, and reexamine cultural stereotypes relating to LEP and non-LEP students.

• Standard 4: Use knowledge of cultural characteristics of Florida’s LEP population to enhance instruction.

• Standard 5: Determine and use appropriate instructional methods and strategies for individuals and groups, using knowledge of first and second language acquisition processes.

• Standard 6: Apply current and effective ESOL teaching methodologies in planning and delivering instruction to LEP students.

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ESOL Competencies• Standard 7: Locate and acquire relevant resources in ESOL methodologies.

• Standard 8: Select and develop appropriate ESOL content according to student levels of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, taking into account: (1) basic interpersonal communicative skills (BICS), and (2) cognitive academic language proficiency skills (CALP) as they apply to the ESOL curriculum.

• Standard 9: Develop experiential and interactive literacy activities for LEP students, using current information on linguistic and cognitive processes.

• Standard 10: Analyze student language and determine appropriate instructional strategies, using knowledge of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse.

• Standard 11: Apply essential strategies for developing and integrating the four language skills of listening comprehension, oral communication, reading, and writing.

• Standard 12: Apply content-based ESOL approaches to instruction.

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ESOL Competencies• Standard 13: Evaluate, design, and employ instructional methods and techniques

appropriate to learner’s socialization and communication needs, based on knowledge of language as a social phenomenon.

• Standard 14: Plan and evaluate instructional outcomes, recognizing the effects of race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion on the results.

• Standard 15: Evaluate, select, and employ appropriate instructional materials, media, and technology for ESOL at elementary, middle, and high school levels.

• Standard 16: Design and implement effective unit plans and daily lesson plans which meet the needs of ESOL students within the context of the regular classroom.

• Standard 17: Evaluate, adapt, and employ appropriate instructional materials, media, and technology for ESOL in the content areas at elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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ESOL Competencies• Standard 18: Create a positive classroom environment to accommodate the

various learning styles and cultural backgrounds of students.

• Standard 19: Consider current trends and issues related to the testing of linguistic and culturally diverse students when using testing instruments and techniques.

• Standard 20: Administer tests and interpret test results, applying basic measurement concepts.

• Standard 21: Use formal and alternative methods of assessment/evaluation of LEP students, including measurement of language, literacy, and academic content meta-cognition.

• Standard 22: Develop and implement strategies for using school, neighborhood, and home resources in the ESOL curriculum.

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• Standard 23: Identify major attitudes of local target groups toward school, teachers, discipline, and education in general that may lead to misinterpretation by school personnel; reduce cross-cultural barriers between students, parents, and the school setting.

• Standard 24: Develop, implement, and evaluate instructional programs in ESOL, based on current trends in research and practice.

• Standard 25: Recognize indicators of learning disabilities, especially hearing and language impairment, and Limited English Proficiency.

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ESOL Competencies

Questions?

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Understanding Your Course Syllabi

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COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND INDICATORS

Course FEAPs/PECs

Elementary Education K-6 Competencies

and Skills

ReadingIndicators

ESOL IndicatorsUniform Core

CurriculumSunshine State

Standards

EDE 3301Elementary School Teaching Practices

EDG 3343Instructional Strategies

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

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Examples:

• FEAP/PEC (1.4)• Subject Area Exam:

Elementary Education (2.10)• Reading (3.2)• ESOL (1.3)

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Florida Educator Accomplished Practice/Professional Educator Competency and Skill

FEAP/PEC Example: 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.

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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).

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Reading Competency and Indicator

Reading 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.

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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.

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Competencies and SkillsPerformance Standards and

IndicatorsFlorida Educator Accomplished Practices/Professional EducatorCompetencies/Skills

Reading Competencies/Indicators

ESOLPerformance Standards/Indicators

Subject Area ExamsCompetencies/Skills

14/38 6/73 25/113 Elementary Education K-635/181

Middle Grades Mathematics 5-99/94

Middle Grades General Science 5-99/92

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