scholarly journals Technology Driven Differentiated Instruction in Science Teaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Mohammed S. Al-rsa’i ◽  
Mohammed F. Shugairat
Keyword(s):  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Science Teaching ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Learning Patterns ◽  
Use Of Technology

This study aimed to investigate how to implement Differentiated instruction in Science teaching by using technology. The analytical approach was used and the results showed that technology enhanced Differentiated instruction because of the diversity of technology tools and programs. Moreover, the use of technology in Differentiated instruction requires the hiring of (TPACK) model (Technological Pedagogical content Knowledge) regarding the interrelationship between content, teaching and technology. Technology also helps in applying Differentiated instruction of Science through identifying students’ interests, and the degree of readiness, along with the appropriate learning patterns for each of them. The study recommends training science teachers how to implement the Differentiated instruction by using technology, and sensitize them to (TPACK) model increasing opportunities of including this model in the science curriculum.

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 The effect of contemporary approaches education on prospective teachers' self efficacy towards science teaching and technological pedagogical content knowledge self confidence

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-28
Author(s):  
Ümmühan Ormancı ◽  
Sevinç Kaçar ◽  
Erkan Özcan ◽  
Ali Günay Balım
Keyword(s):  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teaching ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Prospective Science Teachers

It was aimed to investigate the effect of teacher candidates' self-efficacy towards science teaching and technological pedagogical content knowledge on their self-confidence. In this study, pre-experimental design method was used. Thirty prospective science teachers from different universities participated. The trainings were given by faculty members and continued for eight days. Two different scales were used as data collection tools. While there was no significant difference in self efficacy towards science teaching scores of prospective science teachers of contemporary approaches education, there was a significant difference in TPACK self confidence in favor of post-test. It is considered that more importance should be given to the integration of technology during university education.

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.

Developing Pre-Service Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge With E-TPCK

2019 ◽  
pp. 350-364
Author(s):  
Charoula Angeli ◽  
Andri Christodoulou
Keyword(s):  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Electronic Learning Environment ◽  
Experimental Group

The authors discuss the design of e-TPCK, a self-paced adaptive electronic learning environment that was integrated in a second-year educational technology course to engage pre-service teachers' in rich learning experiences in order to develop their technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) in a personalized way. The system deploys a technological solution that promotes teachers' ongoing TPCK development by engaging them in rich and valuable personalized learning experiences through the use of technology-infused design scenarios, while taking into account teachers' diverse needs, information processing constraints, and preferences. Results from an experimental research design study revealed statistically significant differences between the control group and the experimental group in favor of the experimental group, signifying that students in the experimental group who learned with e-TPCK outperformed the students in the control group in terms of developing TPCK competencies.

scholarly journals Considering the Role of Zone of Proximal Development and Constructivism in Supporting Teachers’ TPACK and Effective Use of Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (64) ◽  
Author(s):  
Drew Polly ◽  
Erik Byker
Keyword(s):  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Zone Of Proximal Development ◽  
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Proximal Development ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Supporting Teachers

This paper focuses on the construct of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) as a way to think about the knowledge and skills teachers need to effectively use technology with students. We use the construct of Vygotksy’s Zone of Proximal Development and Social Constructivist epistemologies to consider ways to scaffold and develop pre-service teachers’ TPACK. We synthesize these ideas and provide vignettes that describe what these look like in teacher education programs. We then conclude with implications for both research and practice.

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