PCK is essentially how subject material is presented to students for learning. Specifically, how “the teacher interprets the subject matter and finds different ways to represent it and make it accessible to learners” (Mishra & Koehler, 2006. p. 1021). Shulman (1986) presents the urgency for teachers to have knowledge of the most effective teaching strategies that can help counter student misconceptions and how this needs to be a part of the definition of PCK. This thought resonated with me, especially since the beginning of Module A of this course started with misconceptions in math and science classrooms.
TPACK “is an understanding that emerges from interactions among content, pedagogy, and technology knowledge” (Koehler, Mishra & Cain, 2013). This brief description steers educators in the direction of having knowledge of the three individual components, but more so understanding the intricate relationships formed in the intersections of the components, and their applications. In my reflection of TPACK I was drawn to the idea that effective teachers utilise TPACK every time they teach, and every scenario or context coupled with every unique teacher means that there are endless applications of what TPACK looks like in the classroom.
An example of PCK that came to mind for this post is using BEDMAS to help teach the order of operations in algebra. That to me is an example of a generic pedagogy used to teach math content.
References
Koehler, M., Mishra, P., & Cain, W. (2013). What is Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)?. Journal Of Education, 193(3), 13-19. doi: 10.1177/002205741319300303
Mishra, P., & Koehler, M. J. (2006). Technological pedagogical content knowledge: A framework for teacher knowledge. Teachers College Record, 108(6), 1017-1054.
Shulman, L.S. (1986). Those who understand: Knowledge growth in teaching. Educational Researcher, 15(2), 4 -14.
As strange as it may sound, but I am in love with studying. I always try to develop myself and search for any way to do it. Thanks to the fact that our world is evolving and the technologies are progressing we have so many opportunities to improve ourselves, getting knowledge. I use a lot of various programs and facilities for education but, honestly, this is the first time i have heard about the TPACK. Turns out this is a really helpful and popular framework. It is so fascinating and amazing that TPACK combines four areas of knowledge. Also, it is a really magnificent thing that because of TPACK all teachers can approach teaching and education in such a contemporary and innovative way.