Northwest Florida State College

1. Northwest Florida State College Programs of Study: Elementary Education Middle Grades Math and Science

2. Overview

3. Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)

4. Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE) • Exams taken for certification in the State of Florida • The FTCE comprises three types of tests: • General Knowledge • Professional Education • Subject 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

5. Florida Teacher Certification Exams

6. Florida Teacher Certification Exams

7. General Knowledge (GK) • English Language Skills and Essay • Mathematics • Reading

8. Professional Education • Assessment • Communication • Continuous Improvement • Critical Thinking • Diversity • Ethics • Human Development and Learning • Subject Matter • Learning Environment • Planning • Role of the Teacher • Technology • Foundations of Education* • ESOL*

9. Subject Area Exams • Elementary Education K-6 • Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9 • Middle Grades General Science 5-9 • Reading K-12 • ESOL K-12

10. Elementary Education K-6 • Language Arts • Mathematics • Social Science • Science and Technology • Music and Visual Arts • Physical Education, and • Health (35 Competencies)

11. Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9 • Mathematics through problem solving • Mathematical representations • Mathematics through reasoning • Mathematical connections • Number sense, concepts, and operations • Algebraic thinking • Data analysis and probability • Geometry and spatial sense • Measurement

12. Middle Grades General Science 5-9 • Structure and behavior of matter • Forces and motion and their relationship • Energy and its effects • Earth and processes that affect it • Space science • Processes of life • Effects of physical and biological factors on the environment 8. Classroom and laboratory management 9. Process skills and application of scientific inquiry

13. Reading K-12 • Theories and underlying assumptions of reading processes • Emergent literacy • Decoding, encoding, and related reading processes • Reading fluency development • Reading comprehension • Content area reading and learning • Literary genres, elements, and interpretations • Diverse learners • Reading assessments • Print and nonprint media • Classroom environments that support reading • Research • Reading program supervision and administration

14. ESOL K-12 • Heritage language and English language principles • First and second language acquisition theories and classroom applications • Sociolinguistic, cultural, ethnic, and sociopolitical issues • Curriculum, curriculum materials, and resources • Instructional models • Instructional methods and strategies • Instructional technology • Literacy development and classroom application • Assessment • Exceptional Student Education (ESE) issues related to English Language Learners (ELL) 11. Federal and state mandates

15. Questions?

16. Competencies and SkillsPerformance Standards and Indicators • FEAPs • Professional Educator • Reading • ESOL • Subject Area Exam (s) • Uniform Core Curriculum • Student Learning Outcomes • Sunshine State Standards

17. 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/preprofessional4-99.pdf

18. Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) • Assessment • Communication • Continuous Improvement • Critical Thinking • Diversity • Ethics • Human Development and Learning • Knowledge of Subject Matter • Learning Environments • Planning • Role of the Teacher • Technology

19. 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

20. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) • Demonstrate current knowledge of subject matter, learning theories, and cognitive development; • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills across the full spectrum of professional duties • Employ critical thinking throughout all aspects of the teaching and learning process • Collect, analyze, and apply data for the continuous improvement of teaching and learning • Evidence mastery of the ongoing cycle of feedback, reflection, planning, and practice as part of a dynamic, effective learning environment • Apply a variety of techniques, methods, and strategies to improve the learning environment and promote student success • Use technology appropriately to enhance the learning environment • Recognize, value, and accommodate the diverse abilities, backgrounds, and needs of all students • Analyze and resolve routine and problematic situations with students, parents, colleagues, and the public through a framework of ethical conduct, law, and professional practices • Adopt a commitment to continuous professional development

21. 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 Standards http://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/BriefingBook07web.pdf

22. 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

23. Questions?

24. Understanding Your Course Syllabi

25. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND INDICATORS

26. Examples: • FEAP (2.1) • Professional Education (1.4) • Subject Area Exam: Elementary Education (2.10) • Reading (3.2) • ESOL (1.3)

27. FEAP Competency and Skill

28. Professional EducationCompetency and Skill

29. Subject Area ExamCompetency and Skill

30. Reading Competency and Indicator

31. ESOLPerformance Standard and Indicator

32. Competencies and SkillsPerformance Standards and Indicators

33. Your Thoughts?