The Best Test Preparation for the Ftce: Florida Teacher Certification Examination-Professional Education Test

by Empric, Julienne H.; Spanier-Evers, Erin; Hudak, Christine; Linnehan, Paul, Ph.D.; Downs-Lombardi, Judy; Orlosky, Donald E.; Platt, Gail M.; Rae, Gail; Stevens, Sally; Zardecki, Christine

• ISBN13: 9780878910915
• ISBN10: 0878910913
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

For prospective educators seeking teacher certification in Florida. This test preparation book includes two full-length exams for the Professional Education Test of the FTCE. The questions, based on the most recently administered exams, are followed by detailed explanations. The book includes a comprehensive review of key educational theories and concepts relevant to teachers.

Table of Contents

Passing the FTCE	1	(10)
About this Book	3	(1)
About the Test	3	(2)
How to Use this Book	5	(1)
Format of the FTCE	5	(1)
About the Review Sections	6	(1)
Scoring the FTCE	6	(1)
Studying for the FTCE	7	(1)
Test-Taking Tips	7	(1)
The Day of the Test	8	(2)
FTCE Study Schedule	10	(1)
Competency 1	11	(26)
Definition of Competency	13	(1)
Student Development and Maturation	13	(2)
Theories of Cognitive Development	15	(2)
Identity Achievement and Diffusion	17	(2)
Environmental Factors	19	(1)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs	20	(1)
Effective Instruction	21	(2)
Metacognition	23	(2)
Motivation	25	(1)
Jointly Constructed Meaning	26	(5)
Learning About the Community	31	(1)
Stabilizing Strengths of the Community	32	(2)
Coping with Problems in the Community	34	(3)
Competency 2	37	(12)
Definition of Competency	39	(1)
Nature and Nurture	39	(3)
Diversity	42	(7)
Competency 3	49	(6)
Definition of Competency	51	(1)
Physical Environment	51	(1)
Social and Emotional Climate	52	(1)
Academic Learning Time	53	(2)
Competency 4	55	(6)
Definition of Competency	57	(1)
Classroom Behavior	57	(2)
Behavior Patterns	59	(2)
Competency 5	61	(10)
Definition of Competency	63	(1)
Behaviors That Indicate a Tendency Toward Substance Abuse	64	(2)
Physical and Behavioral Characteristics of Students Under the Influence of Drugs	66	(1)
The Use of Referrals	67	(1)
Teaching About the Dangers of Substance Abuse	68	(3)
Competency 6	71	(6)
Definition of Competency	73	(1)
Symptoms of Abuse	73	(2)
Visible Signs of Abuse	75	(1)
How to Report Suspicions of Abuse	75	(2)
Competency 7	77	(18)
Definition of Competency	79	(1)
Cognitive Development and Moral Decision Making	80	(2)
Learning Styles and Personality Types	82	(1)
Standards for Classroom Behavior	83	(2)
Rules and the Student's Role in Decision Making	85	(1)
The Teacher's Role	86	(4)
Rules and School Safety Issues	90	(5)
Competency 8	95	(6)
Definition of Competency	97	(1)
``With It''-Ness in the Classroom	97	(2)
Parent-Teacher Communication	99	(2)
Competency 9	101	(10)
Definition of Competency	103	(1)
Purposes of Assessment	103	(1)
Teacher-Made Tests	103	(1)
Authentic Assessments	104	(3)
Standardized Testing	107	(2)
Performance-Based Assessment	109	(2)
Competency 10	111	(6)
Definition of Competency	113	(4)
Competency 11	117	(6)
Definition of Competency	119	(1)
Identifies Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes	119	(1)
Constructs or Adapts Short-Range Objectives	120	(1)
Organizes and Sequences Short-Range Objectives	120	(3)
Competency 12	123	(8)
Definition of Competency	125	(1)
Educational Resources	125	(2)
Visual Materials	127	(1)
Human Resources	128	(3)
Competency 13	131	(6)
Definition of Competency	133	(1)
Procedures for Learning Success	133	(1)
Organizing Activities	134	(1)
Outcome-Oriented Learning	135	(2)
Competency 14	137	(8)
Definition of Competency	139	(1)
Planning and Performance of the Classroom Teacher	139	(1)
Beginning Classwork Promptly	140	(1)
Student Activity	140	(1)
Transitions	141	(2)
Summary	143	(2)
Competency 15	145	(6)
Definition of Competency	147	(1)
Principles of Verbal Communication	147	(1)
Voice	148	(1)
Nonverbal Communication	148	(1)
Eye Contact	149	(1)
Body Language	149	(1)
Media Communication	150	(1)
Summary	150	(1)
Competency 16	151	(6)
Definition of Competency	153	(1)
Planning Processes	153	(2)
Self-Directed Learning	155	(2)
Competency 17	157	(8)
Definition of Competency	159	(1)
Deductive Strategies	159	(1)
Inductive Strategies	160	(3)
Cooperative Strategies	163	(1)
Discussion Strategies	163	(1)
Comparison/Contrast	164	(1)
Competency 18	165	(10)
Definition of Competency	167	(1)
Teaching Styles	167	(2)
Directions	169	(1)
Objectives	170	(1)
Performance Standards	170	(1)
Supplies	171	(1)
Classroom Assessment	172	(3)
Competency 19	175	(6)
Definition of Competency	177	(1)
Questioning	177	(1)
The Six Levels of Taxonomy	178	(3)
Competency 20	181	(8)
Definition of Competency	183	(1)
Vary Practice Activities	184	(1)
Reinforce Retention of Specific Information	185	(1)
Provide a Variety of Activities to Promote Retention	186	(1)
Assist Students During Seatwork	187	(1)
Practice Activities Promote Long-Term Retention	188	(1)
Competency 21	189	(8)
Definition of Competency	191	(1)
Effective Use of Language	191	(1)
Relationships Between Teachers and Students	191	(1)
Feedback	192	(1)
Digressions	193	(1)
Connected Discourse	194	(1)
Marker Expressions	194	(1)
Task Attraction and Challenge	194	(1)
Scrambled Discourse, Vagueness, and Question Overload	195	(1)
Summary	195	(2)
Competency 22	197	(12)
Definition of Competency	199	(1)
Provide Clear Feedback to Students	199	(3)
Make Specific Statements About Students' Responses	202	(2)
Methods of Correcting Students' Errors	204	(5)
Competency 23	209	(12)
Definition of Competency	211	(1)
Recapping Significant Points	212	(1)
Thesis, Antithesis, and Synthesis	213	(1)
Recapping Discussion and Reviewing Subject Matter	214	(1)
End of the Lesson Recap	215	(1)
Journal Writing	215	(1)
Cooperative Learning	215	(2)
Weekly and Monthly Reviews	217	(1)
Summary	218	(3)
Competency 24	221	(16)
Definition of Competency	223	(1)
Classroom Tests	223	(1)
Principles of Test Construction	224	(1)
Test Blueprints	224	(2)
Test Items	226	(2)
Constructing Test Questions	228	(3)
Scoring the Test	231	(1)
Evaluating and Revising Tests	232	(3)
Conclusion	235	(2)
Competency 25	237	(8)
Definition of Competency	239	(1)
Preparation for Testing	239	(2)
Test Administration	241	(1)
Formative Feedback	242	(1)
Summary	243	(2)
Competency 26	245	(8)
Definition of Competency	247	(1)
Recording Student and Class Progress	247	(3)
Reporting Student and Class Progress	250	(1)
Maintaining Permanent Student Records	251	(1)
Understanding the Responsibilities of Student Records	252	(1)
Competency 27	253	(10)
Definition of Competency	255	(1)
Educational Technology in the Primary Classroom	255	(2)
Educational Technology in the Secondary Classroom	257	(3)
Copyright Laws for Computer Programs	260	(3)
Practice Test 1	263	(54)
Answer Key	297	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	298	(19)
Practice Test 2	317	(70)
Answer Key	364	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	365	(22)
Answer Sheets	387