FTCE Professional Education 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A teacher notices a student has unexplained bruises and seems withdrawn. Under Florida law, what is the teacher's FIRST obligation?
- Contact the student's parents immediately
- Report the suspicion to the Florida Abuse Hotline (Correct answer)
- Document observations and wait for more evidence
- Refer the student to the school counselor only
Correct answer: Report the suspicion to the Florida Abuse Hotline
Florida law (F.S. 39.201) mandates that teachers as mandatory reporters must call the Florida Abuse Hotline immediately upon reasonable suspicion of abuse.
Question 2: According to Bloom's Taxonomy revised edition, which verb BEST represents the highest level of cognitive complexity?
- Describe
- Apply
- Evaluate
- Create (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Create
In the revised Bloom's Taxonomy, 'Create' is the highest level, involving synthesis of elements into a new structure or pattern.
Question 3: A teacher wants to ensure English Language Learners access grade-level science content. Which strategy is MOST aligned with ESOL best practices?
- Assign simpler texts at a lower reading level
- Use graphic organizers, visual supports, and sheltered instruction (Correct answer)
- Delay content instruction until English proficiency improves
- Provide translations of all assignments in the student's home language
Correct answer: Use graphic organizers, visual supports, and sheltered instruction
Sheltered instruction with visual supports allows ELL students to access grade-level content while simultaneously developing language skills.
Question 4: Which Florida statute governs the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct for educators?
- F.S. 1012.795 (Correct answer)
- F.S. 39.201
- F.S. 1003.42
- F.S. 1008.22
Correct answer: F.S. 1012.795
F.S. 1012.795 establishes grounds for discipline of educators and is the basis for Florida's educator Code of Ethics.
Question 5: A teacher is designing a unit and begins by identifying what students should know and be able to do at the end. This approach is called:
- Direct instruction
- Backward design (Correct answer)
- Inquiry-based learning
- Differentiated instruction
Correct answer: Backward design
Backward design (Wiggins & McTighe) starts with desired outcomes and then plans assessments and instruction to reach them.
Question 6: Under IDEA 2004, the principle requiring students with disabilities to be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate is called:
- Zero reject
- Procedural safeguards
- Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) (Correct answer)
- Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Correct answer: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) mandate requires placement decisions to favor inclusion with non-disabled peers whenever appropriate.
Question 7: A teacher uses pre-assessments, flexible grouping, and tiered assignments to meet varied student needs. This instructional approach is BEST described as:
- Project-based learning
- Cooperative learning
- Differentiated instruction (Correct answer)
- Mastery learning
Correct answer: Differentiated instruction
Differentiated instruction involves adjusting content, process, product, or environment based on individual student readiness, interest, and learning profile.
FTCE Professional Education 2
A teacher notices a student has unexplained bruises and seems withdrawn.
Under Florida law, what is the teacher's FIRST obligation?