Unit Iii Tpack
Unit Iii Tpack
Unit Iii Tpack
HISTORY OF TPACK
The TPACK model, developed by Punya Mishra and Matthew J. Koehler in 2006, combines
technology with pedagogical content knowledge to improve teacher knowledge. The model, based
on Lee S. Shulman's work, suggests that effective teachers overlap these knowledge sets, creating
a pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). Mishra and Koehler discovered that technological
knowledge was often treated as separate from PCK, leading to the creation of TPACK,
emphasizing the connections, interactions, and constraints teachers work with in all three
knowledge areas.
WHAT IS TPACK?
Technology enhances students' understanding and collaboration, but many teachers face
challenges in implementing it in their classrooms due to cost, access, time, and lack of knowledge
on how to effectively use technology across diverse subjects.
TPACK, a principle that has been influential for 12 years, acknowledges the dynamic relationship
between content, pedagogy, and technology in different educational contexts. It allows for
adaptability to individual educators, grade levels, and class demographics, ensuring that no single
approach is universally applicable.
This adaptability can be seen in the various intersections and relationships already embodied in
the TPACK acronym.
COMPONENTS OF TPACK
Technology is often treated as separate from teaching and learning, leading to four problems:
rapid changes in technology, software designed for business purposes, situational classrooms, and
a focus on "what" rather than "how." Mishra and Koehler argue that this separation hinders
students from learning the content of the class, as teachers cannot adjust lessons to meet specific
student needs. Additionally, keeping technology separate emphasizes "what" rather than "how,"
making lessons more focused on technology usage and skills.
TPACK framework can help integrate technology into classroom content and pedagogy, improving
student learning. Judith B. Harris and Mark J. Hofer's article outlines a planning process that
includes learning outcomes, activity types, and technologies. This approach combines subject
knowledge with pedagogical knowledge, making the best learning environment for students.
References
Mishra, P., & Koehler, M. J. (2006). Technological pedagogical content knowledge: A framework
for integrating technology in teachers’ knowledge. Teachers College Record, 108 (6), 1017–1054
Canada, M. H. (2021, May 13). What is TPACK theory and how can it be used in the classroom?
McGraw Hill Canada. https://www.mheducation.ca/blog/what-is-tpack-theory-and-how-can-it-be-
used-in-the-classroom/
Hofer, M., & Harris, J.(2011, February). Social studies learning activity types. Retrieved from
College of William and Mary, School of Education, Learning Activity Types Wiki:
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