Pass the FTCE | Florida Teacher Certification Exam | Podcast Study Guide

Summary In this episode, Kim Para discusses the flash method, a study hack she used to prepare for her teacher certification exams. The flash method involves using flashcards with keywords and associated information to improve memory recall and retention. Kim shares how she developed the method and how it helped her overcome her own learning challenges. She also provides advice for new teachers and pre-service teachers preparing for certification exams. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:02 The Flash Method: How It Works 08:31 Overcoming Learning Challenges 12:10 Adapting and Reshaping Learning Methods 16:21 Creating Deeper Memory Grooves 19:06 Transforming Deficiencies into Superpowers 21:37 Embracing Experimentation in Teaching

Season 2: Episode 4 Dr. Freda Barnett-Braddock on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Respect, and Mentors
 Summary: Dr. Freda Barnett-Braddock discusses the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education. She shares her personal background and how her family inspired her to pursue a career in education. Dr. B. explains that SEL helps students develop skills to handle emotions, build positive relationships, take responsibility for their decisions, and face challenges. She emphasizes that SEL is not only important for students but for the entire school culture, including teachers, staff, and administrators. 
 Dr. B. also highlights the benefits of SEL, such as improved academic performance, better emotional regulation, enhanced social skills, and the creation of a positive school climate. In this conversation, she discusses the importance of empathy, social and emotional learning, and mentorship in education. Dr. B. shares her own experiences of being mentored by Shantell Cooley, the impact it had on her life, and about her role as the founding dean of the College of Education at Columbia Southern University. The conversation concludes with a message of gratitude and encouragement for teachers and educators.
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social and emotional learning, education, students, teachers, school culture, emotional well-being, relationships, responsibility, challenges, academic performance, emotional regulation, social skills, positive school climate, empathy, social and emotional learning, mentorship, education, kindness, understanding, challenges, Shantell Cooley, College of Education, Columbia Southern University, programs, success, gratitude, encouragement 
 About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. Try it out! Check it out! And leave your questions and comments below. -----------------------------------------------RESOURCES (Free)💢 FTCE/FELE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fl.nesinc.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💢 FTCE Seminar Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ftceseminar.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💢 FTCE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*FREE SAMPLE*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasting Study Guides @ TpTStudy Hacks Podcast Guide. -----------------------------------------------RESOURCES (For Purchase)⚡️ FTCE Podcasting Study Guides @ TpT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK Essay Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK English Language Skills Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK Reading Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK Math Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⚡️ FTCE Test Prep Books @ Amazon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ General Knowledge Exam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3QQrCrv ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Professional Education Exam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4aHwuql ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elementary Education Exam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3WN5FNX ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exceptional Student Education Exam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3V5CLY0 *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made via links which provide a small commission to this channel and accompanying website. ----------------------------------------------- Support and Donations💟 This podcast and channel are listener supported, contributions can be made at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ftceseminar ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can subscribe to the FTCE Seminar Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ftceseminar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------ #FTCE #teachercertification #teachers #education #podcast #educationalpodcast #certification #mathprep #professionaleducation #englishprep #essayprep #generalknowledge #teachertraining #exam #test #motivation #study #studyhacks #english #reading #maths #teachereducation #assessment #testtakingstrategies #readings #mathpreparation #englishgrammar #exammotivation #exampreparation #overthinking #practicetests #motivational #testanxiety #readingcomprehension

Season 2: Episode 3 Instructional Designer Samantha Arnoldussen on VR, Video-learning, & Podcasting in Education Professional Biography Samantha Arnoldussen is an instructional designer at the University of West Florida (UWF). She has worked with virtual reality, video-learning, and podcasting applications in higher education. After serving in the United States Navy, Samantha earned her Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design and Technology. Today, Samantha is involved in several projects at UWF including being the audio producer of FTCE Seminar hosted at the Pickens Multimedia Studio. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. Try it out! Check it out! And leave your questions and comments below. ----------------------------------------------- RESOURCES (Free) 💢 FTCE/FELE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fl.nesinc.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💢 FTCE Seminar Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ftceseminar.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💢 FTCE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*FREE SAMPLE*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasting Study Guides @ TpTStudy Hacks Podcast Guide. ----------------------------------------------- RESOURCES (For Purchase) ⚡️ FTCE Podcasting Study Guides @ TpT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK Essay Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK English Language Skills Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK Reading Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK Math Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚡️ FTCE Test Prep Books @ Amazon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠General Knowledge Exam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3QQrCrv ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Professional Education Exam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4aHwuql ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elementary Education Exam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3WN5FNX ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exceptional Student Education Exam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3V5CLY0 *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made via links which provide a small commission to this channel and accompanying website. ----------------------------------------------- Support and Donations 💟This podcast and channel are listener supported, contributions can be made at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ftceseminar ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can subscribe to the FTCE Seminar Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ftceseminar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------ #FTCE #teachercertification #teachers #education #podcast #educationalpodcast #certification #mathprep #professionaleducation #englishprep #essayprep #generalknowledge #teachertraining #exam #test #motivation #study #studyhacks #english #reading #maths #teachereducation #assessment #testtakingstrategies #readings #mathpreparation #englishgrammar #exammotivation #exampreparation #overthinking #practicetests #motivational #testanxiety #readingcomprehension

FTCE Professional Education Exam 2024 (updated) About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. Not only is each episode based on the FTCE Testing Blueprint, but I am also using my experience as a FTCE Tutor, 10 year classroom teacher who has passed the FTCE GK Exam, FTCE Professional Education Exam, FTCE Exceptional Student Education Exam, FTCE English 6-12 Exam, FTCE Journalism Exam, and the Reading Endorsement to help you pass and start teaching. ..How do educational podcasts work?  Each podcast covers one concept from the FTCE Testing Blueprint. This method is called micro-learning where you listen repeatedly to concepts to reinforce your knowledge and understanding. Try it out! Check it out! And leave your questions and comments below. ----------------------------------------------- RESOURCES (Free) 💢 FTCE/FELE https://www.fl.nesinc.com/  💢 FTCE Seminar Website https://www.ftceseminar.com/  💢 FTCE Podcasting Study Guides @ TpTStudy Hacks Podcast Guide. ----------------------------------------------- RESOURCES (For Purchase) ⚡️ FTCE Podcasting Study Guides @ TpT  ⚡️ FTCE Test Prep Books @ Amazon General Knowledge Exam https://amzn.to/3QQrCrv  Professional Education Exam https://amzn.to/4aHwuql  Elementary Education Exam https://amzn.to/3WN5FNX  Exceptional Student Education Exam https://amzn.to/3V5CLY0  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made via links which provide a small commission to this channel and accompanying website. ----------------------------------------------- Support and Donations 💟This podcast and channel are listener supported, contributions can be made at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ftceseminar  You can subscribe to the FTCE Seminar Podcast at www.ftceseminar.com  ------------------------------------------------ FTCE, teachercertification,  teachers, education, podcast, educationalpodcast, certification, mathprep, professionaleducation, englishprep, essayprep, generalknowledge, teachertraining, exam, test, motivation, study, studyhacks, english, reading, maths, teachereducation, assessment, testtakingstrategies, readings, mathpreparation, englishgrammar, exammotivation, exampreparation, overthinking, practicetests, motivational, testanxiety, readingcomprehension

Feature Teacher Series: Chelsie Arrants on Kindergarten and Loving These Little Legends #ElementaryEducation Professional Biography Chelsie Arrants is a teacher at Blue Angels Elementary. She has taught kindergarten for the last three years and will be transitioning to inclusion for grades K-1 this coming school year. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education; she is endorsed in Reading and English for Speakers of other Languages. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and has two dogs and two cats. She currently lives in Pensacola, Florida but is originally from a very small town in Ohio. She enjoys spending time outdoors in nature, crafting of all kinds especially crocheting and sewing and going on adventures with her friends. Most evenings, you can find her snuggled up with her dogs watching cheesy horror movies or a true crime doc. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. Try it out! Check it out! And leave your questions and comments below. ----------------------------------------------- RESOURCES (Free) 💢 FTCE/FELE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fl.nesinc.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💢 FTCE Seminar Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ftceseminar.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💢 FTCE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*FREE SAMPLE*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasting Study Guides @ TpTStudy Hacks Podcast Guide. ----------------------------------------------- RESOURCES (For Purchase) ⚡️ FTCE Podcasting Study Guides @ TpT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK Essay Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK English Language Skills Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK Reading Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTCE GK Math Prep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚡️ FTCE Test Prep Books @ Amazon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠General Knowledge Exam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3QQrCrv ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Professional Education Exam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4aHwuql ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elementary Education Exam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3WN5FNX ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exceptional Student Education Exam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3V5CLY0 *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made via links which provide a small commission to this channel and accompanying website. ----------------------------------------------- Support and Donations 💟This podcast and channel are listener supported, contributions can be made at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ftceseminar ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can subscribe to the FTCE Seminar Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ftceseminar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------ #FTCE #teachercertification #teachers #education #podcast #educationalpodcast #certification #mathprep #professionaleducation #englishprep #essayprep #generalknowledge #teachertraining #exam #test #motivation #study #studyhacks #english #reading #maths #teachereducation #assessment #testtakingstrategies #readings #mathpreparation #englishgrammar #exammotivation #exampreparation #overthinking #practicetests #motivational #testanxiety #readingcomprehension

SummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto interviews Tommy Seeker, a senior at the University of West Florida, about his journey in education and the role of AI in preparing for certification exams. They discuss the recent executive order on AI in K-12 education, Tommy's experiences with certification exams, and effective strategies for using AI as a study tool. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personalized learning, effective prompting techniques, and the challenges students face when integrating AI into their study routines. Tommy shares valuable insights on how to leverage AI for test preparation and the significance of admitting weaknesses to improve performance.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI in Education01:46 Tommy's Certification Journey04:43 AI as a Study Tool05:58 Effective AI Prompting Techniques09:24 Understanding Test Preparation with AI10:27 Building a Study Plan with AI11:11 Refining AI Interactions16:48 Challenges in Using AI for Exam Prep21:07 Final Thoughts on AI and Exam PreparationKeywordsAI in education, certification exams, study strategies, test preparation, educational technology, AI tutoring, effective prompting, learning techniques, student success, teaching strategiesJoin our mailing list at www.ftceseminar for FREE study and prompt guides.

Why AI Tutor promoting works!! #aieducation #certificationexam exampreparation #aitutoringAbout FTCE SeminarHow do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam.

Why aren't you using an AI Tutor yet? #aieducation #aitutoring #exampreparation #certificationexamAbout FTCE SeminarHow do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam.

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SummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto interviews Tommy Seeker, a senior at the University of West Florida, about his journey in education and the role of AI in preparing for certification exams. They discuss the recent executive order on AI in K-12 education, Tommy's experiences with certification exams, and effective strategies for using AI as a study tool. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personalized learning, effective prompting techniques, and the challenges students face when integrating AI into their study routines. Tommy shares valuable insights on how to leverage AI for test preparation and the significance of admitting weaknesses to improve performance.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI in Education01:46 Tommy's Certification Journey04:43 AI as a Study Tool05:58 Effective AI Prompting Techniques09:24 Understanding Test Preparation with AI10:27 Building a Study Plan with AI11:11 Refining AI Interactions16:48 Challenges in Using AI for Exam Prep21:07 Final Thoughts on AI and Exam PreparationKeywordsAI in education, certification exams, study strategies, test preparation, educational technology, AI tutoring, effective prompting, learning techniques, student success, teaching strategiesJoin our mailing list at www.ftceseminar for FREE study and prompt guides.

FTCE 60 Sec Review: What are primary and secondary sources? #ftce #readingstrategiesSummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the FTCE general knowledge reading subtest, focusing on evaluating content presented in different formats. The conversation covers the definitions and examples of primary and secondary sources, emphasizing their importance in understanding and analyzing information. The episode encourages listeners to start studying for the teacher certification exam and provides resources for further practice.KeywordsFTCE, teacher certification, general knowledge, reading subtest, primary sources, secondary sources, content evaluation, educational resources

FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Determine the Author's Purpose #ftce #readingstrategiesThis episode is a 60 second review for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest, focusing on the analysis of the author's purpose. SummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the author's purpose in texts, outlining five common reasons authors write: to inform, entertain, persuade, explain, and describe. The episode emphasizes the importance of these skills for passing the reading portion of the general knowledge test and encourages listeners to start studying effectively.KeywordsFTCE, General Knowledge, Reading Subtest, analyzing texts, modes of writing, genres, author's craft, teacher certification, teacher certification, author's purpose, reading strategies, general knowledge test

FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Analyze Multiple Texts #ftce #readingstrategiesSummaryThis episode is a 60 second review for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest, focusing on the analysis of multiple texts. Listeners are encouraged to apply these skills to compare and contrast passages effectively, enhancing their reading comprehension and preparation for the certification exam.KeywordsFTCE, General Knowledge, Reading Subtest, analyzing texts, modes of writing, genres, author's craft, teacher certification

FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Evaluate Specific Claims in a Text #ftceIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the evaluation of specific claims in texts, focusing on the importance of relevancy, sufficiency, and validity of evidence. The episode provides practical examples and guiding questions to help listeners develop their reading skills for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest.FTCE, General Knowledge, Reading Subtest, evaluating claims, evidence, teacher certification, reading strategies

FTCE 60 Sec Review: English Subtest - Parallel Structure #ftceSummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto delves into the FTCE General Knowledge English Language Skills Subtest, focusing on the concept of parallel structure. The discussion includes what parallel structure is, how to identify and correct errors, and tips for effective test-taking. The episode aims to equip listeners with the knowledge needed to enhance their writing skills and succeed in the exam.KeywordsFTCE, General Knowledge, English Language Skills, parallel structure, grammar tips, test preparation, study strategies, teaching certification-----------------------------------------------RESOURCES (Free)💢 FTCE/FELE https://www.fl.nesinc.com/ 💢 FTCE Seminar Websitehttps://www.ftceseminar.com/ 💢 FTCE Podcasting Study Guides @ TpTStudy Hacks Podcast Guide-----------------------------------------------Support and Donations💟This podcast and channel are listener supported, contributions can be made at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ftceseminar You can subscribe to the FTCE Seminar Podcast at www.ftceseminar.com

FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions? #ftce #readingstrategiesSummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the importance of making inferences and drawing conclusions based on text evidence, particularly for the FTCE general knowledge reading subtest. The episode includes practical examples and strategies to help listeners develop their inferential thinking skills, emphasizing the use of clue words and personal experiences to understand implied meanings in texts. Musto encourages listeners to practice these skills to prepare for their teacher certification exams.KeywordsFTCE, teacher certification, reading comprehension, making inferences, drawing conclusions, test preparationFor Full Chapters visit Episode 2400:00 Introduction to Making Inferences01:56 Understanding Clue Words03:50 Practical Examples of Inferences05:49 Conclusion and Study Resources

SummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto delves into the concept of tone in writing, emphasizing its importance in understanding an author's attitude and mood through word choice. The discussion includes practical examples that illustrate how different tones can be conveyed in various contexts, helping listeners become adept at identifying tone to enhance their reading comprehension skills for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest.KeywordsFTCE, General Knowledge, Reading Subtest, author's tone, word choice, teacher certification, tone analysis, reading strategies

SummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the differences between figurative and literal language, emphasizing their roles in literary devices. She explains how figurative language enhances writing through creativity and emotional depth, while literal language conveys straightforward meaning. The episode also covers five common types of figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and illusion, providing definitions and examples for each. Understanding these concepts is crucial for interpreting texts effectively, especially for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest.Keywordsfigurative language, literal language, literary devices, similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, illusion, reading comprehension, teacher certificationYou can subscribe to the FTCE Seminar Podcast at www.ftceseminar.com