scholarly journals Effectiveness of TIMSS Requirements-based Professional Learning Community in Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge among Science Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Eman M. ALRwaythi ◽  
Reem T. AL-Otaibi
Keyword(s):  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning Community ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The current study aims to build a Professional Learning Community (PLC) based on the requirements of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and to develop Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) among female Science teachers of middle school. The quasi-experimental approach was adopted and applied to a sample of (20) female Science teachers selected from middle schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The PCK scale, PLC focus groups, and self-reflection sessions were utilized. The study results demonstrated that the PLC based on TIMSS requirements is effective in the development of PCK among participants. It helped improve their abilities to reflect on the teaching methods and techniques they employ and to focus on and identify their professional development needs. PLC sessions met some of these needs, including training on designing reflective activities, composing good descriptive questions appropriate to TIMSS learning levels, as well as creating and applying effective PLCs. The study recommends creating PLCs within schools and educational districts and encouraging self-refection and collaborative learning among Science teachers.

scholarly journals difference between reality and desirability in science teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge as perceived by their students

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1011-1029
Author(s):  
Abdullah Ambusaidi Ambusaidi ◽  
Fatemah Al-Hajri ◽  
Maryam Al Mahrooqi
Keyword(s):  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Level Of Agreement

The aim of the study is to  investigate Omani science teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) from the perceptions of their students. A questionnaire with two versions consisting of 16 main items was used to assess these perceptions. In addition, a focus group interview was conducted to other participants. The questionnaire was administered to 1,400 Omani 10th grade students using a convenient method of sampling. The findings indicated that the level of agreement between what teachers practiced in reality and what their students preferred, overall, is very good. From the study results, there are two major issues in the PCK of Omani science teachers: one is related to traditionalism, abstraction and centrality of examination in science teaching and the other one is students' passiveness during the learning process. The study recommended more use of student-centred teaching and learning methods such as project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, problem solving and role-playing.   Keywords: Science teachers, PCK, perceptions, reality, desirability;

Mobilisation and Enactment of Malaysian ESL Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge

2020 ◽  
pp. 279-315
Author(s):  
Cynthia C. James ◽  
Kean Wah Lee
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Esl Teachers ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
The Third

This chapter is a review of a three-year journey into exploring the development, mobilisation, and enactment of Malaysian ESL teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge through a professional learning community known as ‘Going Digital'. The first part of the chapter summarises the investigation on the effectiveness of the TPACK-IDDIRR + PLC as a transformative model of professional development to engender technology integration practices in the classroom. The findings reveal that the model is effective in enhancing technology integration practices of ESL teachers. In the second part, individual experiences of four members of the ‘Going Digital' are narratively explored to understand the mobilisation and enactment of TPACK from professional development to practice in the classroom. The affordances and constraints of technology integration is explored in the third part. The chapter concludes with discussions on the interconnectedness of knowledge, context, and identity; and how it has led to the proposition of the model for TPACK mobilisation, appropriation, and enactment.

Mobilisation and Enactment of Malaysian ESL Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge

2021 ◽  
pp. 674-711
Author(s):  
Cynthia C. James ◽  
Kean Wah Lee
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Esl Teachers ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
The Third

This chapter is a review of a three-year journey into exploring the development, mobilisation, and enactment of Malaysian ESL teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge through a professional learning community known as ‘Going Digital'. The first part of the chapter summarises the investigation on the effectiveness of the TPACK-IDDIRR + PLC as a transformative model of professional development to engender technology integration practices in the classroom. The findings reveal that the model is effective in enhancing technology integration practices of ESL teachers. In the second part, individual experiences of four members of the ‘Going Digital' are narratively explored to understand the mobilisation and enactment of TPACK from professional development to practice in the classroom. The affordances and constraints of technology integration is explored in the third part. The chapter concludes with discussions on the interconnectedness of knowledge, context, and identity; and how it has led to the proposition of the model for TPACK mobilisation, appropriation, and enactment.

Primary Science Teachers’ Perceptions of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) In Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Yousef Mai ◽  
Mahizer Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Technological Knowledge ◽  
Pedagogical Knowledge ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Primary Science ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Teachers Perceptions

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

scholarly journals Self Reflection Focusing on Pedagogical Content Knowledge

2012 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 474-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Hasniza Ibrahim ◽  
Johari Surif ◽  
Mohammad Yusof Arshad ◽  
Mahani Mokhtar
Keyword(s):  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Self Reflection

scholarly journals Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and the Teaching of Science: Determiners for Professional Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitri Suraya Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Pedagogical Knowledge ◽  
Science Content ◽  
Extensive Experience ◽  
Pedagogical Content

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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