FTCE Professional Education Test Competencies With
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Competency 1 instructional design and planning - ANSWER select appropriate methods,
strategies, and evaluation instruments : formative assessment, summarize assessment.
To assess and monitor levels of student performance needs, and learning
CHOICE
Choose multiple instructional practices materials and technologies that encourage
critical creative reflective think that is aligned with state adopter standards of the
appropriate level of Rigor
Determine & apply learning experiences & activities that require students to
demonstrate a variety of applicable skills and competencies
Identify instructional resources based on measurable objectives, individual student
learning needs and performance levels
Apply learning theories to instructional design and planning
Determine long term instructional goals & short term objectives appropriate to student
learning needs and performance levels aligned with state adopted standards
Plan using culturally responsive instructional materials and practices in planning
Plan lessons and concepts which are sequenced, activate prior knowledge, ensure
coherence among the lessons
Identify patterns of physical, social, and academic development to differentiate
instructional design for student mastery
,Plan appropriate intervention strategies and apply based on individual student needs
and data
Competency 2 learning environments - ANSWER Select and use appropriate techniques
for organizing, allocating, and managing the resources of time, space, and attention in a
variety of learning environments face 2 face, virtual
Apply appropriate strategies and procedurals to manage individual student behaviors
and group dynamics
Use effective techniques for communicating high expectations to all students
Evaluate and adjust the learning environment to accommodate the needs and
backgrounds of all students
Apply relevant techniques for modeling appropriate oral and written communication
skills
Identify skills and practices that encourage innovation and foster a safe climate of
openness, inquiry, equity, and support for all students
Apply information and communication technology to maintain a student centered
learning environment
Identify assistive technologies that enable all students to effectively communicate and
achieve their educational goals
Competency 3 instructional delivery - ANSWER Apply motivational strategies to engage
and challenge all students
, Apply appropriate instructional practices for developing content area literacy
Analyze gaps in student subject matter knowledge in order to improve instructional
delivery
Assess and adapt
Competency 4 Knowledge of various types of assessment strategies for determining
impact on student learning - ANSWER 1 Analyze assessment data from multiple sources
to guide instructional decisions.
2 Identify appropriate formative and summative to assess student learning that will lead
to mastery
3 Apply a range of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement and
learning gain
4 Choose appropriate Assessment and testing conditions that will take account of
diverse student learning styles and prior knowledge
5 Determine strategies that explain the purpose and results of student assessment data
to students and stakeholders
6 Utilize technology to organ
Competency 5 Knowledge of relevant continuous professional improvement - ANSWER
1 Identify appropriate and measurable professional growth goals that increase
instructional effectiveness to address educator and students needs.
2 Analyze and use data-driven research to inform instruction and student learning.
3 Utilize a range of information, independently and with others, about pupil learning, to
assess learning outcomes, inform future planning and continuously evaluate and reflect
upon the effectiveness of teaching and learning
4 Consider how to work with home, school and others to establish communication and
access resources to support diverse student learning and continuous improvement.
5. Identify and choose specific professional growth opportunities along with reflective
practices that result in improved teacher performance and enhanced student learning.
6. Assess the utilization of professional development experiences and infusion into the
teaching and learning process.
Complete Solutions
Competency 1 instructional design and planning - ANSWER select appropriate methods,
strategies, and evaluation instruments : formative assessment, summarize assessment.
To assess and monitor levels of student performance needs, and learning
CHOICE
Choose multiple instructional practices materials and technologies that encourage
critical creative reflective think that is aligned with state adopter standards of the
appropriate level of Rigor
Determine & apply learning experiences & activities that require students to
demonstrate a variety of applicable skills and competencies
Identify instructional resources based on measurable objectives, individual student
learning needs and performance levels
Apply learning theories to instructional design and planning
Determine long term instructional goals & short term objectives appropriate to student
learning needs and performance levels aligned with state adopted standards
Plan using culturally responsive instructional materials and practices in planning
Plan lessons and concepts which are sequenced, activate prior knowledge, ensure
coherence among the lessons
Identify patterns of physical, social, and academic development to differentiate
instructional design for student mastery
,Plan appropriate intervention strategies and apply based on individual student needs
and data
Competency 2 learning environments - ANSWER Select and use appropriate techniques
for organizing, allocating, and managing the resources of time, space, and attention in a
variety of learning environments face 2 face, virtual
Apply appropriate strategies and procedurals to manage individual student behaviors
and group dynamics
Use effective techniques for communicating high expectations to all students
Evaluate and adjust the learning environment to accommodate the needs and
backgrounds of all students
Apply relevant techniques for modeling appropriate oral and written communication
skills
Identify skills and practices that encourage innovation and foster a safe climate of
openness, inquiry, equity, and support for all students
Apply information and communication technology to maintain a student centered
learning environment
Identify assistive technologies that enable all students to effectively communicate and
achieve their educational goals
Competency 3 instructional delivery - ANSWER Apply motivational strategies to engage
and challenge all students
, Apply appropriate instructional practices for developing content area literacy
Analyze gaps in student subject matter knowledge in order to improve instructional
delivery
Assess and adapt
Competency 4 Knowledge of various types of assessment strategies for determining
impact on student learning - ANSWER 1 Analyze assessment data from multiple sources
to guide instructional decisions.
2 Identify appropriate formative and summative to assess student learning that will lead
to mastery
3 Apply a range of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement and
learning gain
4 Choose appropriate Assessment and testing conditions that will take account of
diverse student learning styles and prior knowledge
5 Determine strategies that explain the purpose and results of student assessment data
to students and stakeholders
6 Utilize technology to organ
Competency 5 Knowledge of relevant continuous professional improvement - ANSWER
1 Identify appropriate and measurable professional growth goals that increase
instructional effectiveness to address educator and students needs.
2 Analyze and use data-driven research to inform instruction and student learning.
3 Utilize a range of information, independently and with others, about pupil learning, to
assess learning outcomes, inform future planning and continuously evaluate and reflect
upon the effectiveness of teaching and learning
4 Consider how to work with home, school and others to establish communication and
access resources to support diverse student learning and continuous improvement.
5. Identify and choose specific professional growth opportunities along with reflective
practices that result in improved teacher performance and enhanced student learning.
6. Assess the utilization of professional development experiences and infusion into the
teaching and learning process.
