Understanding TPACK

 

 



Image was obtained from google.com.au/images/TPACK

 

 

TPACK: Technology, Pedagogy And Content Knowledge.

 

After reflecting on the information on TPACK, I have been able to place 'real life' meaning onto some of the processes and interactions that I see on a daily basis in classroms through my work as a teacher aide.

 

Lets disect the above model to give a better understanding:

 

Technological Knowledge (TK) - This part of the diagram refers to the digital and non-digital tools that are used in the classroom.

 

Content Knowledge (CK) - Contained in this section is the subject content that is drawn from the curriculum that is being taught in the classroom.

 

Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) - In this part refers to the teaching practices/skillls that the teacher is using to best pass on the knowledge that needs to be learned in accordance with the curriculum.

 

Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK) - This area encompasses looking at ways to encompass new technologies into the pedagogical knowlegde and identifying the positive approaches that such technologies offer. 

 

 Technological Content Knowledge (TCK) - This knowledge allows for the content to be viewed through the 'eyes' of technology to find out in which ways technology can enchance the knowledge gained through the content being taught.   

 

Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) - This area is about knowing which teaching practice/ skill is best suited to the given situation present in the classroom.

 

TPACK - Is the way in which we can describe how technology, pedagogy and content all fit together to enable enriched learning in the classroom environment.

 

Through this disection it becomes clear that an understanding of TPACK is essential to the planning process when implementing a ITC into the classroom. This understanding is essential, as the implementation of the ITC must meet the subject content needs, along with having a positive pedagogical effect.

 

Through using this model in the process of becoming a teacher (and of course once in the teaching ranks), I beleive this will be of a great benefit and allow students to become even more involved in their learning, their outcomes and achievements.