Programs of Study:
Elementary Education
Middle Grades Math and Science

Preprofessional
Ready for the
Classroom
Florida Teacher
Certification
Exams
FEAPs
Professional Educator
Uniform Core
Curriculum
SLOs
SSS
Reading
ESOL
180 Hours Field
Experience
Internship
Subject Area
Knowledge
Lower & Upper
Division Course
Work

• 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

Exam
Subject Area Exams
Description
General Knowledge A test of basic skills
Professional Education A test of pedagogy and professional practices
42 different content area tests including:
Elementary Education K-6
Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9
Middle Grades General Science 5-9
Reading K-12
ESOL K-12

Elementary Middle Grade Math
Middle Grades
Science
Middle Grades
Math and Science
General Knowledge General Knowledge General Knowledge General Knowledge
Professional
Education
Elementary
Education K-6
Reading K-12
Professional
Education
Middle Grades
Mathematics 5-9
Professional
Education
Middle Grades
General Science 5-9
Professional
Education
Middle Grades
Mathematics 5-9
Middle Grades
General Science 5-9
ESOL K-12

• English Language Skills and Essay
• Mathematics
• Reading

1.
Assessment
2.
Communication
3.
Continuous Improvement
4.
Critical Thinking
5.
Diversity
6.
Ethics
7.
Human Development and Learning
8.
Subject Matter
9.
Learning Environment
10. Planning
11. Role of the Teacher
12. Technology
13. Foundations of Education*
14. ESOL*

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

1. Language Arts
2. Mathematics
3. Social Science
4. Science and Technology
5. Music and Visual Arts
6. Physical Education, and
7. Health
(35 Competencies)

1. Mathematics through problem solving
2. Mathematical representations
3. Mathematics through reasoning
4. Mathematical connections
5. Number sense, concepts, and operations
6. Algebraic thinking
7. Data analysis and probability
8. Geometry and spatial sense
9. Measurement

1. Structure and behavior of matter
2. Forces and motion and their relationship
3. Energy and its effects
4. Earth and processes that affect it
5. Space science
6. Processes of life
7. Effects of physical and biological factors on the environment
8. Classroom and laboratory management
9. Process skills and application of scientific inquiry

1.
Theories and underlying assumptions of reading processes
2.
Emergent literacy
3.
Decoding, encoding, and related reading processes
4.
Reading fluency development
5.
Reading comprehension
6.
Content area reading and learning
7.
Literary genres, elements, and interpretations
8.
Diverse learners
9.
Reading assessments
10. Print and nonprint media
11. Classroom environments that support reading
12. Research
13. Reading program supervision and administration

1.
Heritage language and English language principles
2.
First and second language acquisition theories and classroom applications
3.
Sociolinguistic, cultural, ethnic, and sociopolitical issues
4.
Curriculum, curriculum materials, and resources
5.
Instructional models
6.
Instructional methods and strategies
7.
Instructional technology
8.
Literacy development and classroom application
9.
Assessment
10. Exceptional Student Education (ESE) issues related to English Language Learners (ELL)
11. Federal and state mandates

• FEAPs
• Professional Educator
• Reading
• ESOL
• Subject Area Exam (s)
• Uniform Core Curriculum
• Student Learning Outcomes
• Sunshine State Standards

• 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

1.
Assessment
2.
Communication
3.
Continuous Improvement
4.
Critical Thinking
5.
Diversity
6.
Ethics
7.
Human Development and Learning
8.
Knowledge of Subject Matter
9.
Learning Environments
10. Planning
11. Role of the Teacher
12. Technology

• 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

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 duties
3.
Employ critical thinking throughout all aspects of the teaching and learning process
4.
Collect, analyze, and apply data for the continuous improvement of teaching and learning
5.
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 success
7.
Use technology appropriately to enhance the learning environment
8.
Recognize, value, and accommodate the diverse abilities, backgrounds, and needs of all students
9.
Analyze and resolve routine and problematic situations with students, parents, colleagues, and the public through a framework of ethical conduct, law, and professional practices
10.
Adopt a commitment to continuous professional development

• 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

• 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

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS, PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS AND INDICATORS
Course
EDE 3301
Elementary
School
Teaching
Practices
EDG 3343
Instructional
Strategies
FEAPs
8.2
8.3
10.1
10.2
10.3
11.2
12.1
12.3
5.2
7.2
7.3
7.4
8.1
2.1
4.1
4.2
4.3
Professional
Knowledge
Elementary
Education K-6
Competencies and Skills
2.10
12.1
12.2
7.4
8.4
8.5
10.1
10.3
11.2
12.2
12.4
2.4
3.2
4.2
5.2
7.3
1.4
2.1
2.2
2.3
Reading
Indicators
ESOL
Indicators
Uniform Core
Curriculum
Sunshine
State
Standards
-Teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations
-Technology appropriate for the grade

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

FEAP
Competency
Skill
Example: FEAP 2.1
Competency 2: Communication
Skill 1: Identifies and uses appropriate techniques for effective classroom instruction (i.e. listening, modeling/demonstrating, using examples and nonexamples, checking for understanding, getting students’ attention, probing, summarizing student comments, set induction, and closure).

Skill
Professional Education
Competency
Example: Professional Education 1.4
Competency 1: Knowledge of various types of assessment strategies that can be used to determine student levels and needs (Assessment)
Skill 4: Identify and sequence learning activities that support study skills and test-taking strategies.

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
Indicator
Example: Reading 3.2
Competency 3: Foundations Assessment
Indicator 2: Understands the role of assessment in planning instruction to meet student learning needs.

ESOL
Performance Standard
Indicator
Example: ESOL 1.3
Performance Standard 1: Conduct ESOL programs within the parameters, goals, and stipulations of the
Florida Consent Decree.
Indicator 3: Identify major court decisions, legislation, and legal agreements that have affected the education of ELLs.

FEAPs
Competencies/
Skills
12/38
Professional
Education
Competencies/
Skills
13/50
Reading
Competencies/
Indicators
6/73
ESOL
Performance
Standards/
Indicators
25/113
Subject Area
Exams
Competencies/
Skills
Elementary
Education K-6
35/181
Middle Grades
Mathematics
5-9
9/94
Middle Grades
General
Science 5-9
9/92