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Understanding what is on the FTCE Educational Media Specialist exam is crucial step in preparing for the exam. You will need to have an understanding of the testing domain (topics covered) to be sure you are studying the correct information.
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Understanding the exact breakdown of the FTCE Educational Media Specialist K-12 test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The FTCE Educational Media Specialist K-12 has 100 multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| FTCE Educational Media Specialist K-12 Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Knowledge of professional organizations, resources, and national and state guidelines and standards for the school library media specialist |
3% | 3 |
| Knowledge of teaching and learning principles of the school library media specialist | 3% | 3 |
| Knowledge of the instructional partner responsibilities of the school library media specialist | 2% | 2 |
| Knowledge of teaching methods for implementing multiple literacies | 8% | 8 |
| Knowledge of methods for teaching and assisting the school learning community in design and production of various types of media | 3% | 3 |
| Knowledge of design and delivery of staff development | 3% | 3 |
| Knowledge of the information specialist responsibilities of the school library media specialist | 7% | 7 |
| Knowledge of resources in all formats for the learning community | 4% | 4 |
| Knowledge of the foundations, designing, planning, and development of a school library media program | 5% | 5 |
| Knowledge of procedures to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of a school library media program | 4% | 4 |
| Comprehension of skills required to plan, prepare, advocate, and administer a budget | 3% | 3 |
| Knowledge of supervision of staff and volunteers for the school library media program | 2% | 2 |
| Knowledge of policies and procedures used in the school library media program | 3% | 3 |
| Knowledge of methods for creating an active learning environment | 3% | 3 |
| Knowledge of methods for advocating an effective school library media program | 4% | 4 |
| Knowledge of policies and procedures for collection development | 7% | 7 |
| Knowledge of policies and processes for managing, cataloging, organizing, circulating, and maintaining resources |
7% | 7 |
| Comprehension of leadership and interpersonal skills for the school library media specialist |
3% | 3 |
| Knowledge of state and national legislation and their effects on the school library media program | 2% | 2 |
| Knowledge of current professional trends and issues of the school library media program | 3% | 3 |
| Knowledge of research related to the school library media program | 4% | 4 |
| Knowledge of professional ethics for the school library media specialist | 5% | 5 |
| Knowledge of methods for providing equity, diversity, and global perspectives in the school library media program |
3% | 3 |
| Knowledge of methods for integrating technology into the instructional program | 5% | 5 |
| Knowledge of reading research and strategies | 4% | 4 |