The Best Teacher's Test Preparation For The FTCE: Florida Teachers Certification Examination Professional Education Test

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Edition: 3rd
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Pub. Date: 2004-11-30
Publisher(s): Research & Education Assn
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Be prepared. Get certified. Then get ready to teach! REA''s excellent FTCE study guide helps you master the FTCE exam so you will be one step closer to teaching in a Florida classroom of your own.This brand new, fully revised 3rd edition of REA''s FTCE (Florida Teacher Certification Exam) test prep contains an in-depth review and 2 full-length practice exams with thoroughly detailed answers. The comprehensive FTCE review contains focused coverage of all relevant exam topics and Florida''s 14 competencies including key pedagogical concepts, theories, and relevant laws. Follow up your study with REA''s powerhouse test-taking strategies that get you ready for this all-important exam. Fully indexed for easy topic searches. Also contains a complete directory of all Florida public school districts.DETAILS- Written by 7 leading Florida-based specialists with doctorates in teacher education.- Comprehensive reviews of all of Florida''s 14 state competencies- Features every type of question, every subject area, and every skill that can be expected on the actual FTCE.- Each practice exam question is fully explained in easy-to-follow, step-by-step detail.- Adaptable study schedule that fits your lifestyle.- Fully compliant with federal No Child Left Behind guidelines.- Fully indexed for quick and speedy topic searches.- Bonus Appendix of all Florida public school districtsTABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 1: Passing the FTCE- About this Book - About the Test- How to Use this Book- Format of the FTCE- Computer-Based Testing- About the Review Sections- Scoring the FTCE- Studying for the FTCE- Test-Taking Tips- The Day of the Test - FTCE Study ScheduleCHAPTER 2: Competency 1: Assessment- Definition of Competency- Purposes of Assessment- Teacher-Made (Classroom) Tests- Authentic Assessments- Standardized Testing- Performance-Based Assessment- Creating Classroom (Teacher-Made) Tests- Principles of Test Construction- Self-Directed Learning and Assessment- Test Blueprints- Objectives- Test Items- Constructing Test Questions- Scoring the Test- Evaluating and Revising Tests- Preparation for Testing- Test Administration- Formative Feedback- Summary- ReferencesCHAPTER 3: Competency 2: Communication- Definition of Competency- Principles of Verbal Communication- Voice- Nonverbal Communication- Expectations of Students and Communication- Media Communication- Effective Use of Language- Relationship Between Teachers and Students- Connected Discourse- Marker Expressions- Task Attraction and Challenge- Scrambled Discourse, Vagueness, and Question Overload- Providing Clear Feedback to Students- Make Specific Statements about Students'' Responses- Methods of Correcting Students'' Errors - Parent-Teacher Communication- ReferencesCHAPTER 4: Competency 3: Continuous Improvement- Definition of Competency- Effective Professional Development- Professional Development Delivery Methods- Recommended Professional Development Topics- Barriers to Professional Development- ReferencesCHAPTER 5: Competency 4: Critical Thinking- Definition of Competency- Metacognition- Comparison/Contrast- Questioning- The Six Levels of Taxonomy - ReferencesCHAPTER 6: Competency 5: Diversity- Definition of Competency- Diversity- Factors Affecting Learning Style- Nature and Nurture- ReferencesCHAPTER 7: Competency 6: Ethics- Definition of Competency- What is Ethics?- Ethics and the Education Profession- The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida- The Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida- ReferencesCHAPTER 8: Competency 7: Human Development and Learning- Definition of Competency- Physical, Social, and Academic Development- Motivational Strategies- Accommodating Different Learning Needs, Developmental Levels, and Experiential - Backgrounds- Applying Learning Theories in the Classroom- Students with Disabilities- Intervention Strategies for Students with Disabilities- ReferencesCHAPTER 9: Competency 8: Subject Matter- Definition of Competency- Reading Strateg

Table of Contents

Passing the FTCE
1(18)
About this Book
3(1)
About the Test
4(2)
How to Use this Book
6(1)
Format of the FTCE
7(1)
Computer-Based Testing
8(1)
About the Review Sections
8(1)
Scoring the FTCE
9(1)
Studying for the FTCE
10(1)
Test-Taking Tips
11(1)
The Day of the Test
12(2)
FTCE Study Schedule
14(5)
Competency 1: Assessment
19(38)
Definition of Competency
19(1)
Purposes of Assessment
20(1)
Teacher-Made (Classroom) Tests
20(2)
Authentic Assessments
22(3)
Standardized Testing
25(3)
Performance-Based Assessment
28(1)
Creating Classroom (Teacher-Made) Tests
29(1)
Principles of Test Construction
30(1)
Self-Directed Learning and Assessment
31(1)
Test Blueprints
32(1)
Objectives
33(1)
Test Items
34(3)
Constructing Test Questions
37(6)
Scoring the Test
43(1)
Evaluating and Revising Tests
44(4)
Preparation for Testing
48(2)
Test Administration
50(2)
Formative Feedback
52(2)
Summary
54(1)
References
55(2)
Competency 2: Communication
57(26)
Definition of Competency
57(1)
Principles of Verbal Communication
58(2)
Voice
60(1)
Nonverbal Communication
60(2)
Expectations of Students and Communication
62(1)
Media Communication
63(1)
Effective Use of Language
63(1)
Relationship Between Teachers and Students
64(1)
Connected Discourse
65(1)
Marker Expressions
66(1)
Task Attraction and Challenge
67(1)
Scrambled Discourse, Vagueness, and Question Overload
67(1)
Providing Clear Feedback to Students
68(5)
Make Specific Statements about Students' Responses
73(2)
Methods of Correcting Students' Errors
75(5)
Parent-Teacher Communication
80(2)
References
82(1)
Competency 3: Continuous Improvement
83(16)
Definition of Competency
83(1)
Effective Professional Development
84(1)
Professional Development Delivery Methods
85(6)
Recommended Professional Development Topics
91(3)
Barriers to Professional Development
94(3)
References
97(2)
Competency 4: Critical Thinking
99(14)
Definition of Competency
99(5)
Metacognition
104(3)
Comparison/Contrast
107(1)
Questioning
107(1)
The Six Levels of Taxonomy
108(4)
References
112(1)
Competency 5: Diversity
113(14)
Definition of Competency
113(1)
Diversity
114(4)
Factors Affecting Learning Style
118(4)
Nature and Nurture
122(4)
References
126(1)
Competency 6: Ethics
127(16)
Definition of Competency
127(1)
What is Ethics?
128(3)
Ethics and the Education Profession
131(3)
The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida
134(3)
The Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida
137(4)
References
141(2)
Competency 7: Human Development and Learning
143(36)
Definition of Competency
143(1)
Physical, Social, and Academic Development
144(7)
Motivational Strategies
151(5)
Accommodating Different Learning Needs, Developmental Levels, and Experiential Backgrounds
156(6)
Applying Learning Theories in the Classroom
162(5)
Students with Disabilities
167(7)
Intervention Strategies for Students with Disabilities
174(4)
References
178(1)
Competency 8: Subject Matter
179(14)
Definition of Competency
179(3)
Reading Strategies
182(4)
Reference Materials and Technology
186(3)
Multidisciplinary Studies
189(2)
References
191(2)
Competency 9: Learning Environments
193(32)
Definition of Competency
193(1)
Physical Environment
194(1)
Social and Emotional Climate
195(2)
Academic Learning Time
197(1)
Student Behavior
198(1)
Cognitive Development and Moral Decision Making
199(4)
Learning Styles and Personality Types
203(2)
Standards for Classroom Behavior
205(2)
Rules and the Student's Role in Decision Making
207(2)
Rules and School Safety Issues
209(4)
``With it''-ness in the Classroom
213(2)
Procedures for Learning Success
215(1)
Organizing Activities
216(2)
Outcome-Oriented Learning
218(4)
References
222(3)
Competency 10: Planning
225(56)
Definition of Competency
225(1)
Goals
226(3)
Identifying Student Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes
229(1)
Constructing or Adapting Short-Range Objectives
230(1)
Organizing and Sequencing Short-Range Objectives
231(1)
Choosing Educational Materials
232(1)
Educational Resources
233(2)
Visual Materials
235(2)
Human Resources
237(1)
Planning Processes
238(3)
Teaching Methods
241(7)
Teaching Styles
248(2)
Directions
250(1)
Objectives
251(2)
Performance Standards
253(1)
Supplies
254(1)
Classroom Assessment
255(1)
Practice to Promote Retention and Learning
256(2)
Varying Practice Activities
258(2)
Reinforce Retention of Specific Information
260(1)
Provide a Variety of Activities to Promote Retention
261(2)
Assist Students During Seatwork
263(2)
Practice Activities Promote Long-Term Retention
265(1)
Reviewing Material
266(2)
Recapping Significant Points
268(2)
Thesis, Antithesis, and Synthesis
270(1)
Recapping Discussion and Reviewing Subject Matter
270(2)
End of the Lesson Recap
272(1)
Journal Writing
273(1)
Cooperative Learning
273(3)
Weekly and Monthly Reviews
276(4)
References
280(1)
Competency 11: The Role of the Teacher
281(26)
Definition of Competency
281(1)
The Teacher's Role in Classroom Management
282(6)
Classroom Behavior
288(2)
Behavior Patterns
290(2)
Recognizing Substance Abuse
292(1)
Behaviors that Indicate a Tendency Toward Substance Abuse
293(4)
Physical and Behavioral Characteristics of Students Under the Influence of Drugs
297(1)
The Use of Referrals
298(1)
Teaching about the Dangers of Substance Abuse
299(2)
Recognizing Abuse and Neglect
301(1)
Symptoms of Abuse
302(1)
Visible Signs of Abuse
303(2)
How to Report Suspicions of Abuse
305(1)
Summary
305(1)
References
306(1)
Competency 12: Technology
307(12)
Definition of Competency
307(1)
Educational Technology in the Primary Classroom
308(3)
Educational Technology in the Secondary Classroom
311(5)
Copyright Laws for Computer Programs
316(1)
References
317(2)
Competency 13: Foundations of Education
319(20)
Definition of Competency
319(1)
A Brief History of the Foundations of American Education
320(18)
References
338(1)
Competency 14: ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
339(48)
Definition of Competency
339(1)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
340(1)
Important Definitions of ESOL Terms
341(4)
Limited English Proficiency Codes
345(1)
Identification of Potential LEP Students
346(2)
ESOL Program Models in Florida Schools
348(1)
Considerations and Teaching Strategies for ESOL Students
349(2)
Teaching Strategies and Principles for ESOL Students
351(15)
Principles of Second-Language Acquisition
366(9)
Quadrants of Language and Learning
375(4)
Assessment
379(4)
References
383(4)
PRACTICE TESTS
387(114)
Practice Test 1
389(54)
Multiple-Choice Questions
389(28)
Answer Key
417(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers
418(25)
Practice Test 2
443(58)
Multiple-Choice Questions
443(34)
Answer Key
477(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers
478(23)
Practice Test Answer Sheets 501(6)
Index 507(8)
Appendix: Florida School Districts 515

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