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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