scholarly journals Investigation of pedagogical content knowledge of a science teacher based on the metacognitive awareness of her students

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-154
Author(s):  
Orhan Karamustafaoğlu ◽  
Şeyma Bardak ◽  
Satı Seray Doğan Erkoç

In this study, it was aimed to determine the pedagogical content knowledge of a science teacher based on the metacognitive cognitive awareness of her students and to decide in-class activities related to this awareness. The study was carried out using case study, which is one of the qualitative research approaches with twenty-six 6th grade students and a science teacher who is working in a public school determined through purposeful sampling in 2015-2016 academic year. Sperling, Howard, and Murphy (2002) suggested that students should be able to identify pedagogical knowledge based on their metacognitive awareness. The Metacognitive Awareness Scale for Children adapted for Turkish (ÜBFÖ-Ç), which was developed to measure the metacognitive cognitive skills of the classes was applied by Karakelle and Saraç (2007). Then, semi-structured interviews with a science teacher were conducted and course presentations were observed through unstructured observations. When the data were analyzed, it was concluded that the students had average level of cognitive awareness and the teacher preferred the activities that could easily be understood by everyone while performing the in-class activities. However, it is suggested that the teacher used activities randomly due to her lack knowledge about applications. This resulted in the lack of pedagogical knowledge of the science teacher.

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Bo Nielson

 Siden 2013 har læreruddannelsen fået pligt til at bedrive forskning og udvikling (FoU) som en del af kerneopgaven. Denne opgave er blevet implementeret på meget forskellige måder på landets læreruddannelser. I denne artikel argumenterer jeg for, at FoU skal balancere et ideal om transformation af praksis gennem udfordringsbasering og løsningsorientering, samtidig med at der skal ydes et substantielt bidrag til forskningsfeltet. FoU skal ligeledes balancere et ideal om praksisnærhed og medinddragelse samtidig med et ønske om generaliserbarhed og skalering. Artiklen afsluttes med en introduktion til interventionsforskningen som et konstruktivt bud på en ramme og struktur, der kan rumme ovenstående fordringer.  To be able to differentiate between approaches to teachers’ professional development, Cochran-Smith and Lytle have developed three conceptions of the relationships between teachers’ knowledge and their practice. One of these, Knowledge-of-practice, is the basis for this article, as we use Lesson studies to exemplify the potentials of approaches within this conceptualization. In Japan, Lesson studies are used in all subjects, whereas in the West the approach predominantly is used in Mathematics and with a focus on pedagogical content knowledge. Based on a lesson study case in the subject of Danish, we argue that approaches as lesson study provide teachers the possibility to research and solve teaching problems with a focus simultaneously on pedagogical knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Hanne Møller

ResumeFor at kunne skelne mellem tiltag til lærerudvikling har Cochran-Smith og Lytle udviklet tre grundforståelser af forholdet mellem læreres viden og deres praksis. En af disse, Knowledge-of-practice, er udgangspunkt for artiklen, idet vi med Lektionsstudier eksemplificerer potentialerne ved at benytte tiltag inden for denne grundforståelse. I Japan benyttes lektionsstudier i alle fag, mens tiltaget i Vesten overvejende bruges i matematikfaget og med et fagdidaktisk fokus. Ud fra en case om lektionsstudier i danskfaget argumenterer vi for, at tiltag som lektionsstudier giver lærere mulighed for at udforske og løse problemstillinger i deres undervisningspraksis fra et samtidigt alment og fagdidaktisk perspektiv. AbstractTo be able to differentiate between approaches to teachers’ professional development, Cochran-Smith and Lytle have developed three conceptions of the relationships between teachers’ knowledge and their practice. One of these, Knowledge-of-practice, is the basis for this article, as we use Lesson studies to exemplify the potentials of approaches within this conceptualization. In Japan, Lesson studies are used in all subjects, whereas in the West the approach predominantly is used in Mathematics and with a focus on pedagogical content knowledge. Based on a lesson study case in the subject of Danish, we argue that approaches as lesson study provide teachers the possibility to research and solve teaching problems with a focus simultaneously on pedagogical knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge.


Author(s):  
Mohammed Yousef Mai ◽  
Mahizer Hamzah

The integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in classrooms has been a challenge for the educational systems that aim to cope with the needs and the demands of the 21st century. The TPACK framework represents the knowledge needed by teachers bringing together content knowledge, technological knowledge and pedagogical knowledge with the aim of integrating ICTs into teaching-learning processes. The aim of this study is to determine the primary science teachers’ perceptions of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) addressing teachers’ perceptions of the affordances of technology application in instruction. A total of 133 prımary science teachers in Malaysia were surveyed (Female= 67, Male= 66). Data were collected through “Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge” (TPACK) scale. The questionnaire consisted of 47 questions about TPACK and is based on the survey instrument developed by Schmidt et al. (2009). TPACK involving the seven factors of technological knowledge (TK), pedagogical knowledge (PK), content knowledge (CK), technological content knowledge (TCK), technological pedagogical knowledge (TPK), pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), as well as synthesized knowledge of technology, pedagogy, and content (TPC). The findings indicate that primary science teachers perceive higher self-confidence in pedagogical knowledge in general. Further, no differences between science teachers’ perceptions according to thier gender, while there are diferences between the teachers perceptions of PK, CK, and PCK accordıng to their age


Author(s):  
Elina Mäkelä ◽  
Petra Auvinen ◽  
Tero Juuti

AbstractThe paper concerns the Finnish product development teacherś perceptions on their pedagogical content knowledge in higher education settings. The aim is to describe and analyse what kind of pedagogical content knowledge the teachers have and, therefore, to provide a better understanding of the type of knowledge unique to product development teaching. The model of pedagogical content knowledge used here includes the components of product development content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge. Based on seven teacher interviews, the main content knowledge concerns the process of product development, its different phases and methods as well as the usage of different software programs. The teachers use diverse teaching methods and their attitude towards educational technology is mostly positive. Course learning outcomes and working life are acknowledged when planning teaching, but only a few teachers take curriculum into account and participate in curriculum design. Even though the teachers use different evaluation methods in teaching, new ways of evaluation are needed. This may be something that innovative educational technology tools can make possible.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Endi Rochaendi ◽  
Andi Wahyudi ◽  
Riki Perdana

<p class="abstrak"><em>Guru SD dituntut untuk memiliki pengetahuan konten (content) mata pelajaran, pengetahuan pedagogi (pedagogy), dan pengetahuan teknologi (technology) dalam bentuk pengetahuan yang integratif dalam pengelolaan pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat dan menganalisis faktor-faktor apa saja yang paling dominan dalam membentuk kompetensi guru tersebut dalam aspek pengetahuan konten, pengetahuan pedagogi dan pengetahuan teknologi yang pada gilirannya dapat mengembangkan model pengembangan Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) yang sesuai untuk guru SD. Penelitian ini dirancang menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan metode deskriptif dan verifikasi. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan analisis faktor konfirmatori (CFA) berdasarkan Partial Least Square (PLS). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa </em><em>faktor-faktor yang pengaruhnya paling dominan adalah pedagogical knowledge (0,944), technological content knowledge (0,942), dan technological pedagogical knowledge (0,935). Sedangkan,  pedagogical content knowledge, content knowledge, dan technological knowledge  tidak sepenuhnya membentuk TPACK guru SD tersebut.</em></p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitri Suraya Mohamad

The study investigates how Science teachers articulate their self-confidence in teaching Science with technology. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is used as the primary tool to describe their practice. Using a quantitative approach, with an initial survey of 408 science teachers from 59 secondary schools in a state in East Malaysia, descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted to assess science teachers’ level of TPACK and discriminate differences between perceptions on TPACK related to their teaching experience. Findings revealed that the level of Content Knowledge (CK), Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Technological Knowledge (TK) and Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) are high, in comparison to their Technological Content Knowledge (TCK), Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK) and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) which were recorded at a moderate level. The study also found how teachers with more extensive experience teaching reported higher confidence with their CK, PK and PCK. Novice teachers indicated slightly higher confidence in their TK. The study provides a set of determiners for professional development opportunities for Sarawak Science teachers to upskill their knowledge to integrate science content, pedagogy, and technology.


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