scholarly journals Improving Pre-Service Science Teachers’ Content Knowledge and Argumentation Quality through Socio-Scientific Issues-Based Modules: An Action Research Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-90
Author(s):  
Nurcan Tekin ◽  
Oktay Aslan ◽  
Süleyman Yılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Practical Tool ◽  
Teaching Modules ◽  
Argumentation Quality

This paper aimed to assess improvements in content knowledge and argumentation quality of pre-service science teachers (PST) through a socio-scientific issues-based (SSI-based) module course. The study was designed as action research with 25 PSTs. Data collection instruments were an energy-related content knowledge questionnaire and video recordings. An energy-related content knowledge rubric was used to evaluate the content knowledge of PSTs, while their argumentation quality was analyzed using a video analysis inventory. The module course was completed in eight weeks. Findings showed that the SSI-based teaching modules course improved energy-related content knowledge with all  PSTs increasing by a minimum of one criterion on the rubric.  Although the number of arguments decreased weekly, the argumentation quality also increased. Thus, it can be inferred that SSI-based module teaching is a practical tool to teach energy-related content knowledge and argumentation qualities. The study suggests that action research can contribute to developing an effective learning environment.  Further studies that include the actual practices of PSTs as they reflect and revise their learning are indicated.

scholarly journals In-Service Science Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Confidences and Views about Technology-Rich Environments

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-25
Author(s):  
Betül Timur ◽  
Mehmet Fatih Taşar
Keyword(s):  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teaching ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Know How ◽  
School Laboratory

Today’s computers and related technologies have an important role in enabling visualisations of the workings of various scientific concepts, natural phenomena and mechanisms by creating technology-rich environments (TRE). TRE offer opportunities to science teachers in cases of natural phenomena that might be difficult or impossible to view, dangerous to conduct experiments about, impractical or too expensive to bring into the classroom, or too messy or time consuming to prepare in a school laboratory. However, science teaching cannot and should not be undertaken entirely by TRE. Science teachers need to know how tointegrate technology into science classrooms. Measuring science teachers’ confidence in technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) and identifying their views about using TRE in science instruction is an important issue. The present study aims to address challenges faced by in-service science teachers when creating TRE and gives suggestions forsuccessful technology integration into science teaching. The data were gathered through a TPCK confidence survey and subsequent interviews. The results show that in-service science teachers have a low level of confidence in using technology during science teaching. The teachers surveyed stressed their need for professional development activities regardingthe effective and meaningful use of TRE in science teaching. 

scholarly journals An Exploratory Analysis of TPACK Perceptions of Pre-Service Science Teachers

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicente Chua Reyes Jr. ◽  
Christine Reading ◽  
Nadya Rizk ◽  
Sue Gregory ◽  
Helen Doyle
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Exploratory Analysis ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Communication And Technology ◽  
Pre Service Teacher

Four distinct constructs were identified from a survey of a sample of pre-service science teachers at a regional Australian University. The constructs emerged after employing Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) on respondents' perceptions of pedagogical practices incorporating the use of Information Communication and Technology (ICT). The key components of the survey were derived from a Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) survey developed for a national project. For future investigations of TPACK application in university contexts, a four-construct configuration of pre-service teacher TPACK perceptions is proposed requiring empirical confirmation. This inquiry depicts a portrait of emerging domains of TPACK. The relevance of the findings and their implications for universities that rely heavily on ICT in the delivery of are discussed, especially in relation to improving teaching practices.

scholarly journals Assessing the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Pre-Service Science Teachers at a South African University

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-136
Author(s):  
Umesh Ramnarain ◽  
Annesca Pieters ◽  
Hsin-Kai Wu
Keyword(s):  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
South African ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Proficiency Levels ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Preservice Science Teachers

The purpose of this study was to investigate preservice science teachers' proficiency levels regarding their practical knowledge of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK-P). A sample of 103 third- and fourth-year participants from a South African university were surveyed on their TPACK-P proficiency levels using a 17-item questionnaire developed by Yeh, Lin, Hsu, Wu, and Hwang. Rasch analysis was employed to analyse the data. The findings of the study showed that the great majority of preservice science teachers have a proficiency level of 3 for their knowledge on TPACK-P. A proficiency level of 3 demonstrates the infusive application, where the teacher makes use of ICTs to guide learners to self-explore and independently construct their science knowledge. These baseline findings could inform higher education institutions in reviewing their teacher development programmes for pre-service science teacher preparedness in harnessing the affordances of ICT in their teaching.

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