Section 6A-4.0151 - Specialization Requirements for Certification in Elementary Education (Grades K-6) - Academic Class(1) Plan One. A bachelor's or higher degree with a major in elementary education which includes teaching reading at the K-6 level; or(2) Plan Two. A bachelor's or higher degree with thirty (30) semester hours in elementary education to include the areas specified below: (a) Courses in teaching reading in grades K-6 to include each of the following: 1. Understanding the reading process and effective reading instruction;2. Recognition and assessment of reading problems; and,3. Prescription and utilization of appropriate methods and materials to increase reading performance; and,(b) Courses in each of the areas specified below: 1. Content and methods for teaching writing and language arts in grades K-6;2. Content and methods for teaching science for grades K-6;3. Content and methods for teaching social science for grades K-6;4. Content and methods for teaching health education and physical education for grades K-6;5. Content and methods for teaching art for grades K-6;6. Content and methods for teaching music for grades K-6;7. Content and methods for teaching mathematics for grades K-6; and,8. Materials for use in grades K-6 such as children's literature, multi-media materials, library materials, and the computer as an instructional tool.(3) This rule is to become effective July 1, 2002, and supersedes the provisions of Rules 6A-4.014 and 6A-4.015, F.A.C., as of that date.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-4.0151
Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS.