Northwest Florida State College Programs of Study: Elementary Education Middle Grades Mathematics Middle Grades General Science 1

Overview Preprofessional Ready for the Classroom Florida Teacher Certification Exams FEAPs Professional Educator Uniform Core Curriculum SSS Reading ESOL Subject Area Knowledge Lower & Upper Division Course Work 2

Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE) 3

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 For more information on Florida certification exams 4

Florida Teacher Certification Exams ExamDescription 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 5

Florida Teacher Certification Exams Elementary Middle Grade Mathematics Middle Grades General Science General Knowledge Professional Education Elementary Education K-6Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9 Middle Grades General Science 5-9 6

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

Professional Education 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* 8

Subject Area Exams Elementary Education K-6 Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9 Middle Grades General Science 5-9 9

Elementary Education K-6 1.Language Arts & Reading 2.Social Science 3.Science and Technology 4.Music and Visual Arts 5.Physical Education & Health 6.Science & Technology 7.Mathematics (32 Competencies) 10

Middle Grades Mathematics 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 11

Middle Grades General Science Structure and behavior of matter 2.Forces and motion 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. Science learning environment 9. Process skills and application of scientific inquiry 12

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Competencies and Skills Performance Standards and Indicators FEAPs/Professional Educator Competencies Uniform Core Curriculum Sunshine State Standards Reading ESOL 14

Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) Three benchmark levels: – Preprofessional (you) – Professional – Accomplished Florida Educator Accomplished Practices Preprofessional Educator Accomplished Practices 99.pdf 15

Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) 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 16

Uniform Core Curriculum (UCC) 2009 Florida Statutes Title XLVIII Chapter (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: &Search_String=&URL=Ch1004/SEC04.HTM&Title=->2007->Ch1004- >Section%2004# &Search_String=&URL=Ch1004/SEC04.HTM&Title=->2007->Ch1004- >Section%2004#

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 18

Sunshine State Standards (SSS) Sunshine State Standards menu Key word search of Sunshine State Standards by subject area and grade level 19

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 20

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. 21

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. 22

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. 23

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. 24

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. 25 ESOL Competencies

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Understanding Your Course Syllabi 27

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND INDICATORS Course FEAPs/PECs Elementary Education K-6 Competencies and Skills Reading Indicators ESOL Indicators Uniform Core Curriculum Sunshine State Standards EDE 3301 Elementary School Teaching Practices EDG 3343 Instructional Strategies Teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations Technology appropriate for the grade X 28

Examples: FEAP/PEC (1.4) Subject Area Exam: Elementary Education (2.10) Reading (3.2) ESOL (1.3) 29

Florida Educator Accomplished Practice/ Professional Educator Competency and Skill FEAP/PECExample: 1.4 CompetencyCompetency 1: Knowledge of various types of assessment strategies that can be used to determine student levels and needs (Assessment) SkillSkill 4: Identify and sequence learning activities that support study skills and test-taking strategies. 30

Subject Area Exam Competency and Skill Elementary Education K-6Example: Elementary Education 2.10 CompetencyCompetency 2: Knowledge of reading SkillSkill 10: Identify strategies for developing critical thinking skills (i.e. analysis, synthesis, evaluation). 31

Reading Competency and Indicator ReadingExample: Reading 3.2 CompetencyCompetency 3: Foundations Assessment IndicatorIndicator 2:Understands the role of assessment in planning instruction to meet student learning needs. 32

ESOL Performance Standard and Indicator ESOLExample: ESOL 1.3 Performance StandardPerformance Standard 1: Conduct ESOL programs within the parameters, goals, and stipulations of the Florida Consent Decree. IndicatorIndicator 3: Identify major court decisions, legislation, and legal agreements that have affected the education of ELLs. 33

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 14/386/7325/113Elementary Education K-6 35/181 Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9 9/94 Middle Grades General Science 5-9 9/92 34

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