Northwest Florida State College
Programs of Study:
Elementary Education
Middle Grades Mathematics
Middle Grades General Science
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Overview
Preprofessional
Ready for the
Classroom
FEAPs
Professional
Educator
Uniform Core
Curriculum
Florida Teacher
Certification
Exams
SSS
Reading
ESOL
Subject Area
Knowledge
Lower & Upper
Division Course
Work
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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 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://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 5-9
Middle 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)
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English Language Skills
Essay
Mathematics
Reading
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Professional Education
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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*
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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
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Language Arts & Reading
Social Science
Science and Technology
Music and Visual Arts
Physical Education & Health
Science & Technology
Mathematics
(32 Competencies)
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Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9
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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
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Middle Grades General Science 5-9
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Structure and behavior of matter
Forces and motion
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. Science learning environment
9. Process skills and application of scientific inquiry
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Questions?
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Competencies and Skills
Performance Standards and Indicators
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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 Practices
http://www.fldoe.org/dpe/publications.asp
• Preprofessional Educator Accomplished Practices
http://www.fldoe.org/dpe/publications/preprofessional499.pdf
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Florida Educator Accomplished Practices
(FEAPs)
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Assessment
Communication
Continuous Improvement
Critical Thinking
Diversity
Ethics
Human Development and Learning
Knowledge of Subject Matter
Learning Environments
Planning
Role of the Teacher
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)
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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
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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
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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
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Standard 1: Conduct ESOL programs within the parameters, goals, and stipulations
of the Florida Consent Decree.
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Standard 2: Recognize the major differences and similarities among the different
cultural groups in the United States.
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Standard 3: Identify, expose, and reexamine cultural stereotypes relating to LEP
and non-LEP students.
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Standard 4: Use knowledge of cultural characteristics of Florida’s LEP population to
enhance instruction.
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Standard 5: Determine and use appropriate instructional methods and strategies
for individuals and groups, using knowledge of first and second language
acquisition processes.
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Standard 6: Apply current and effective ESOL teaching methodologies in planning
and delivering instruction to LEP students.
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ESOL Competencies
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Standard 7: Locate and acquire relevant resources in ESOL methodologies.
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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.
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Standard 9: Develop experiential and interactive literacy activities for LEP students, using current
information on linguistic and cognitive processes.
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Standard 10: Analyze student language and determine appropriate instructional strategies, using
knowledge of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse.
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Standard 11: Apply essential strategies for developing and integrating the four language skills of
listening comprehension, oral communication, reading, and writing.
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Standard 12: Apply content-based ESOL approaches to instruction.
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ESOL Competencies
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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.
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Standard 14: Plan and evaluate instructional outcomes, recognizing the effects of
race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion on the results.
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Standard 15: Evaluate, select, and employ appropriate instructional materials,
media, and technology for ESOL at elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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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.
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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
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Standard 18: Create a positive classroom environment to accommodate the
various learning styles and cultural backgrounds of students.
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Standard 19: Consider current trends and issues related to the testing of linguistic
and culturally diverse students when using testing instruments and techniques.
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Standard 20: Administer tests and interpret test results, applying basic
measurement concepts.
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Standard 21: Use formal and alternative methods of assessment/evaluation of LEP
students, including measurement of language, literacy, and academic content
meta-cognition.
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Standard 22: Develop and implement strategies for using school, neighborhood,
and home resources in the ESOL curriculum.
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ESOL Competencies
• 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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Questions?
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Understanding Your Course Syllabi
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COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS, PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS AND INDICATORS
Course
EDE 3301
Elementary
School Teaching
Practices
EDG 3343
Instructional
Strategies
FEAPs/PECs
1.4
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.2
4.2
5.2
7.3
7.4
8.4
8.5
10.1
10.3
11.2
12.2
12.4
Elementary
Education K-6
Competencies
and Skills
2.10
12.1
12.2
Reading
Indicators
ESOL Indicators
Uniform Core
Curriculum
Teaching
strategies
to meet the
needs
of diverse
student
populations
Sunshine State
Standards
X
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 Exam
Competency 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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ESOL
Performance 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 Skills
Performance Standards and Indicators
Florida Educator
Accomplished Practices/
Professional Educator
Competencies/Skills
Reading
Competencies/In
dicators
ESOL
Performance
Standards/
Indicators
Subject Area
Exams
Competencies/Sk
ills
14/38
6/73
25/113
Elementary
Education K-6
35/181
Middle Grades
Mathematics
5-9
9/94
Middle Grades
General Science
5-9
9/92
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