ERIC Number: EJ1096217
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0263-5143
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Assessing Pre-Service Science Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) through Observations and Lesson Plans
Canbazoglu Bilici, Sedef; Guzey, S. Selcen; Yamak, Havva
Research in Science & Technological Education, v34 n2 p237-251 2016
Background: Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is critical for effective teaching with technology. However, generally science teacher education programs do not help pre-service teachers develop TPACK. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess pre-service science teachers' TPACK over a semester-long Science Methods. Sample: Twenty-seven pre-service science teachers took the course toward the end of their four-year teacher education program. Design and method: The study employed the case study methodology. Lesson plans and microteaching observations were used as data collection tools. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge-based lesson plan assessment instrument (TPACK-LpAI) and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Observation Protocol (TPACK-OP) were used to analyze data obtained from observations and lesson plans. Results: The results showed that the TPACK-focused Science Methods course had an impact on pre-service teachers' TPACK to varying degrees. Most importantly, the course helped teachers gain knowledge of effective usage of educational technology tools. Conclusion: Teacher education programs should provide opportunities to pre-service teachers to develop their TPACK so that they can effectively integrate technology into their teaching.
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Technological Literacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Observation, Lesson Plans, Scientific Methodology, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Case Studies, Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Level, Science Curriculum, Microteaching, Scientific Literacy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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